A federal vaccine panel entirely hand-selected by health secretary and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gathered for its first […]
Category: COVID-19
All 17 fired vaccine advisors unite to blast RFK Jr.’s “destabilizing decisions”
The members highlighted their medical and scientific expertise, lengthy vetting, transparent processes, and evidence-based approach to helping set federal immunization […]
New COVID variant swiftly gains ground in US; concern looms for summer wave
While COVID-19 transmission remains low in the US, health experts are anxious about the potential for a big summer wave […]
Top CDC COVID vaccine expert resigns after RFK Jr. unilaterally restricts access
A top expert at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who was overseeing the process to update COVID-19 vaccine […]
RFK Jr. revokes COVID shot recommendations for kids, during pregnancy
Unprecedented Nevertheless, in the video posted on social media Tuesday, Kennedy announced that he “couldn’t be more pleased” that “as […]
Uncertainty loomed as FDA advisors met to discuss this year’s COVID shot
Calling it a “practical question,” he asked, “If we were to change strains, can we assume that age-specific licensure won’t […]
Under RFK Jr., COVID shots will only be available to people 65+, high-risk groups
FDA will require big, pricy trials for approvals for healthy kids and adults 65. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human […]
Trump admin picks COVID critic to be top FDA vaccine regulator
Oncologist Vinay Prasad, a divisive critic of COVID-19 responses, will be the next top vaccine regulator at the Food and […]
Seasonal COVID shots may no longer be possible under Trump admin
Under President Trump, the Food and Drug Administration may no longer approve seasonal COVID-19 vaccines updated for the virus variants […]
“Lab leak” marketing page replaces federal hub for COVID resources
After obliterating the federal office on long COVID and clawing back billions in COVID funding from state health departments, the […]