Tag: Vaccines
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Goats and Soda: CDC Cuts Down on Childhood Vaccines — Hepatitis B at Birth Highlighted
Overview: A significant shift in the childhood immunization schedule In a move described by public health officials as unprecedented, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reduced the total number of vaccines recommended for all children. This policy change, announced on a Monday, alters the standard immunization schedule that families have followed for…
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RFK Jr. Casts Doubt on a Key Vaccine as CDC Reduces Child Immunization Schedule
RFK Jr. Cast Doubt on a Key Vaccine Amid a Major CDC Policy Shift In a move that has reignited debates about vaccines and public health policy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a notable reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for all children. Among the vaccines affected is the hepatitis…
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Goats and Soda: CDC Trims Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
New CDC Guidance Signals a Shift in Childhood Immunization The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced an unprecedented adjustment to the recommended vaccine schedule for children. In a move that caught many families and pediatricians by surprise, the agency streamlined the list of vaccines it advises all children receive. The change is drawing…
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RFK Jr. Doubts Vaccines as CDC Cuts Child Vaccination Schedule
Overview: A Policy Shift Sparks Debate A recent move by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children has stirred both political and public health conversations. Among those weighing in is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent, though controversial, figure in the vaccine dialogue. His…
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Merck Reaffirms Commitment to Safe Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Merck Reaffirms Commitment to Safety and Community Health Merck has issued a formal statement reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the safety and effectiveness of vaccines for children and adolescents. In the statement, the company emphasizes that protecting the health and future of every child is a shared goal among healthcare providers, families, and public health…
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Funding Priorities in Vaccines for Filoviruses, Pneumococcal Disease, and HIV Amid Drug Shortages in U.S. Health Care
Overview: Where Funding Goes for High-Stakes Vaccines As the U.S. health care system continually grapples with infectious disease threats, researchers and policymakers are placing renewed emphasis on vaccines that target filoviruses, pneumococcal disease, and HIV. These three areas represent different but equally consequential fronts in public health: filoviruses like Ebola and Marburg can cause severe…
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Merck Statement on U.S. Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Merck Reaffirms Commitment to Immunization Safety Rahway, N.J., Jan. 8, 2026 — Merck today reaffirmed its dedication to the safety and well-being of children as discussions continue around the U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule. The company emphasized that protecting the health of every child is a shared responsibility among health care providers, parents, and…
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Vaccines Funds for Filoviruses, Pneumococcal Disease, HIV
New financing aims to accelerate vaccines for major threats Researchers and policymakers are rallying around new funding initiatives designed to fast‑track vaccines targeting filoviruses, pneumococcal disease, and HIV. The push comes amid growing recognition that diversified vaccine programs can reduce disease burden, save lives, and stabilize health systems facing unpredictable outbreaks and rising antimicrobial resistance.…
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Merck Statement on the U.S. Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Merck Reaffirms Commitment to Safe, Effective Vaccination for Children Rahway, N.J., Jan. 8, 2026 — Merck today reaffirms its commitment to protecting the health and safety of children and adolescents by supporting the U.S. Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. In partnership with health care providers and families, Merck emphasizes that vaccines play a vital role…
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Maryland Bill Could Bypass the Federal Vaccine Schedule
Overview: What the Maryland bill proposes A new bill in Maryland proposes that the state government could bypass the federal vaccine schedule when determining immunization requirements for children. The proposal arrives after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently upended the closely watched list of routine shots, prompting questions about how states should…