Experts alarmed by ‘less transparent’ CDC as US measles deaths rise Agency declines to reveal in which state latest measles death occurred as it delays reporting other measles deaths The Guardian - US · Oct 22
Controversial US-backed vaccine trial in African newborns halted Hepatitis B study in Guinea-Bissau that was to be funded by CDC and that drew global backlash ‘will not move forward’ The Guardian - US · Oct 21
Ken Paxton stirs vaccine skepticism to ingratiate himself with Maha movement Texas AG and US Senate hopeful announced inquiry into alleged conspiracy between pediatricians, vaccine makers and insurance firms The Guardian - US · Oct 14
Anti-vaxxers target Texas measles doctors to cast doubt on deaths amid outbreak Children’s Health Defense and RFK Jr publicly dispute recent measles deaths to ‘distract’ from damage caused and question vaccines, experts say The Guardian - US · Oct 12
Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchers The Guardian - US · Oct 9
Trump says he will push vaccine makers to split some childhood shots into five doses, and offers no evidence it would reduce autism “Vaccines are literally a drop in the ocean.” We Got This Covered · Sep 20
With US measles deaths on the rise, local officials are stepping in where RFK Jr won’t As the country’s top public health official spends his time in office undermining science, doctors and advocates mount an urgent campaign for childhood vaccines The Guardian - US · Sep 17
Pennsylvania doctors blast the Trump administration over measles deaths controversy: ‘I’ve lost trust in the CDC’ The CDC has been ‘thoroughly remade’ in RFK Jr’s image, a Pittsburgh infectious disease physician told The Independent The Independent UK · Sep 1
Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials The recent announcement of Pennsylvania’s first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public feud among politicians and health officials who disagree over the role of the contagious disease in the fatalities The Independent UK · Aug 28
Vaccine misinformation spreads as RFK Jr suggests two measles deaths were ‘fabricated’ Anti-vaxxers are spreading conspiracy theories after two recent measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania The Guardian - US · Aug 28
The Latest: Kennedy Center board approves 2-year closure for renovations, AP sources say The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovations The Independent UK · Aug 13
Trump’s vaccine overhaul could bring more shots, higher costs for US families President Donald Trump's vaccine plan faces significant financial and logistical hurdles. Drugmakers must develop new manufacturing processes and conduct extensive clinical studies. Separating vaccines could lead to more appointments and increased costs for families. Public health experts question the scientific basis for the proposed changes. States retain authority to mandate… The Economic Times · Aug 13
Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago The biggest obstacles to President Donald Trump’s order on vaccines may be the logistical challenges it poses for U.S. parents, health providers and drugmakers The Independent UK · Aug 13
‘Very different kind of problem – and a dangerous one’: Doctors’ dire warnings as RFK Jr’s agenda sees measles surge back Measles is back with a vengeance in the U.S. Will America be able to fight off the virus this time? Julia Musto reports The Independent UK · Aug 1
The Guardian - US · Jul 28 Trump reportedly pushing RFK Jr to cut vaccines more aggressively White House has halted changing vaccine schedule as it is unpopular, but anti-vaxx Trump set on ‘alleviating autism’
Medical Daily · Jun 30 A Rewritten Federal Vaccine Charter Could Determine Whether Your Fall Flu Shot Is Covered by Insurance A rewritten federal vaccine committee charter and ongoing court fight mean fall 2026 flu and COVID vaccine insurance coverage decisions have no official body to finalize them.
Roll Call · Mar 24 CDC dilemma: Nominee may need both MAHA and science chops As a deadline arrives this week to nominate a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, some Republicans are skeptical the administration will find someone who can check all the boxes necessary for confirmation. The candidate will need the “Make America Healthy Again” mindset of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s…
Roll Call · Jan 16 The facts on the vaccines the CDC no longer recommends for all kids FactCheck.org takes a look at the six childhood vaccines that the CDC no longer recommends for all children.
The Guardian - US · Jan 15 Controversial US study on hepatitis B vaccines in Africa ‘cancelled’ $1.6m project drew outrage over ethical questions about withholding vaccines proven to prevent disease
The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2025 US plan for $1.6m hepatitis B vaccine study in Africa called ‘highly unethical’ Experts decry ‘neocolonialist’ Guinea-Bissau study after Trump administration changed advice for US babies
The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2025 Experts fear for US childhood vaccine schedule after hepatitis B guideline change Pediatricians say panel’s decision will create confusion and access issues, and condemn ‘parody of public health’
The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2025 ‘Never seen anything like this’: alarm at memo from top US vaccine official Vinay Prasad memo said at least 10 children had died from Covid vaccination – but offered scant evidence for claim
The Guardian - US · Nov 29, 2025 Experts say strict new FDA protocol for vaccine approval is ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ Lead FDA vaccine regulator announced new approval process after claiming Covid vaccine had killed 10 children
Axios · Oct 10, 2025 RFK Jr.'s next vaccine target The federal government is poised to reopen the safety debate about aluminum in vaccines.
The Guardian - US · Oct 9, 2025 Alarm as CDC calls for separate MMR vaccines despite measles outbreak Concerns that three separate shots would be more costly and time-consuming, and keep kids from being vaccinated