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July 28, 2023

CDC likely to recommend annual COVID booster shot, director says

Dr. Mandy Cohen, the new director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Thursday that the agency will likely recommend annual COVID-19 shots.

July 26, 2023

Many young kids are not getting ‘life-saving’ vaccines, study finds: 'Concerning trend'

More than one in six toddlers are not getting all of the doses of the recommended early childhood vaccines, says a study in the journal Pediatrics on July 25. Experts share risks and tips.

July 18, 2023

Pfizer, Flagship Pioneering to invest $100 million in drug discovery

Pfizer and Flagship Pioneering, a renowned venture firm known for incubating biotech companies like Moderna Inc, have announced a joint investment of $100 million.

July 18, 2023

Worldwide childhood vaccination rates recovering in some areas following pandemic slump

Child vaccination rates across the world recovered in some places in 2022 following a dip during the pandemic. The bounceback was strongest in large lower-income countries.

July 14, 2023

Health security agency warns of potential measles outbreak in London as vaccination rates plummet

The Health Security Agency in the UK issued a concerning statement on Friday, revealing that measles vaccination rates in certain parts of London have fallen to alarmingly low levels.

July 12, 2023

Maine expected to drop vaccine requirement for health care workers

Maine is expected to drop the coronavirus vaccine requirement for healthcare workers. A state agency said the requirement is no longer needed based on evolving scientific evidence.

July 10, 2023

RFK Jr. says he would prosecute Fauci as president if 'crimes were committed:' 'He caused a lot of injury'

Democrat presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said he would prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci if he found 'crimes were committed' on his part during the pandemic.

July 4, 2023

Measles protection is paramount before traveling outside the US, says CDC

A recent rise in measles cases sparked a health advisory from the CDC — which urges those who may be traveling outside the U.S. to check their vaccination status with their doctor.

June 29, 2023

RFK Jr resists 'hating on' Biden, Trump at latest town hall: 'I'm proud that President Trump likes me'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., though he would not pledge to support President Biden as the 2024 Democratic nominee, said he would not attack Biden or former President Trump personally during the race.

June 26, 2023

Vaccines could be the next big breakthrough in cancer treatment

Scientists are testing vaccines that attempt to shrink tumors and stop cancer from coming back. The vaccines are still being tested but could be available in the next five years.