Tag: #vaccines

AMA and University of Minnesota Launch Independent Vaccine Review in Wake of CDC Panel Upheaval

The AMA and University of Minnesota will publish independent reviews of flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, citing shaken trust in the CDC process.

#vaccines, #cdc, #ama, #publichealth, #covid19

Measles Surges Across the Americas as 2026 World Cup Nears

PAHO warns measles is spreading fast across the Americas as vaccination rates lag—raising stakes for Mexico, the U.S. and Canada ahead of 2026.

#measles, #vaccines, #paho, #worldcup2026, #publichealth

South Carolina measles outbreak nears 800 cases, testing U.S. elimination status

Spartanburg County leads the nation’s largest measles outbreak in decades, forcing school quarantines as officials warn U.S. status is at risk.

#measles, #vaccines, #southcarolina, #publichealth, #schools

Measles outbreak in South Carolina’s Upstate reaches 789 cases, largest U.S. surge since 2000

A fast-growing measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg County has sickened 789 people, mostly unvaccinated children, prompting quarantines and national concern.

#measles, #vaccines, #southcarolina, #publichealth, #outbreak

Ethiopia Declares First Marburg Outbreak Over After Rapid Response and Vaccine Trial

Ethiopia ends its first Marburg outbreak after 14 confirmed cases. Contact tracing, safe burials and trials of experimental vaccine and therapies aided control.

#ethiopia, #marburg, #outbreak, #who, #vaccines

Medical Groups Ask Judge to Block CDC’s Overhaul of Childhood Vaccine Schedule

Doctors’ groups seek an injunction after CDC shifted several childhood shots from routine status, sparking confusion, legal claims and a Feb. 13 hearing.

#vaccines, #cdc, #pediatrics, #publichealth, #court

Flu Hospitalizations Surge as Drifted H3N2 Variant Spreads, Raising Questions on Vaccine Match

CDC estimates 15M flu illnesses and 180K hospitalizations so far, driven by a drifted H3N2 strain as debate grows over childhood shots.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

South Carolina measles outbreak tops 300 cases, spreads beyond state lines

A 310-case measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg County is driving school quarantines, testing vaccine rules, and seeding cases in nearby states.

#measles, #vaccines, #southcarolina, #publichealth, #outbreak

Flu Surge Pushes 2025–26 Season to ‘Moderately Severe’ as Mutated H3N2 Strain Spreads

CDC estimates 11 million flu illnesses and rising hospitalizations as a drifted H3N2 strain and falling vaccination rates strain U.S. clinics.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

Measles Shield Frays: Most U.S. Counties Fall Below Kindergarten Vaccination Target

MMR coverage among kindergarteners has slid since the pandemic, leaving most counties below the 95% measles target as cases hit a 30-year high.

#measles, #vaccines, #publichealth, #mmr, #kindergarten

Early, heavy flu season sweeps U.S. as drifted H3N2 strain tests vaccine match

CDC estimates 7.5M illnesses so far this season as a drifted H3N2 strain spreads. Lab tests show a mismatch, but vaccines may still curb severe disease.

#flu, #influenza, #vaccines, #cdc, #publichealth

FDA Approves New RSV Prevention for Infants: Merck's Enflonsia

FDA approves Merck's Enflonsia for RSV prevention in infants. New treatment reduces hospitalizations, boosts health equity.

#FDA, #rsv, #infanthealth, #mericenflonsia, #vaccines

FDA and CDC Shift COVID-19 Vaccine Policies, Focusing on High-Risk Groups

FDA and CDC limit COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to high-risk groups, altering access for millions.

#covid19, #vaccines, #fda, #cdc, #publichealth

Former CDC Directors Criticize Health Secretary Kennedy Over Vaccine Policy Changes

Ex-CDC chiefs slam Kennedy's vaccine policy changes, raising concerns on public health impact amid CDC upheaval.

#cdc, #vaccines, #publichealth, #robertfkennedyjr

Boston Launches Free Vaccine Clinics Amid Federal Policy Changes

Boston provides free vaccine clinics to counter federal policy changes limiting access.

#boston, #vaccines, #publichealth, #covid19, #policy