Vaccines

HELP Committee Senators press Trump’s FDA pick on the cancelled vaccine advisory meeting, mifepristone access, transparency and agency layoffs.

Senate HELP Committee has questions for Trump nominee.

Outbreak spurs HHS guidance on potentially deadly disease.

Three-quarters of voters oppose HHS revoking FDA approval of the polio and other vaccines—14% support revoking approval.

Sen. Cassidy, a physician and HELP Committee chairman, was "struggling" with RFK Jr.’s nomination at the conclusion of Thursday’s confirmation hearing.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee pressed Kennedy on past comments regarding vaccine safety, Medicare knowledge and drug pricing as confirmation vote looms.

Survey identifies stark partisan divide in attitudes over vaccine mandates

AP, Washington Post say order came down during President Donald Trump’s first full day in office.

A new survey shows 11% of patients do not plan to get vaccinated, 54% are concerned about vaccine access—but 89% trust health care providers for vaccine information.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP sat down with Medical Economics for an exclusive Q&A.

Study finds spreading medical misinformation is low on the list of reasons for disciplinary actions against physicians in recent years.

At the Financial Times Global Pharma and Biotech Summit 2024, a panel discussed the potential of mRNA technology in developing cancer vaccines amid distrust from the public.

AAFP president discusses teaching newer physicians, expanding voices in medicine, and the upcoming flu season.

Summer 2024 findings from the Annenberg Public Policy Center.

CDC leaders remind doctors they are the front line clinicians to get shots in arms for fall respiratory illness season.

National Academy of Medicine proposes a standard way to discuss ‘a widespread, poorly understood medical condition.’

HPV vaccine uptake increased almost 20% under guidance from the clinic-based program.

Primary care physicians are essential in combating the HIV epidemic by normalizing HIV testing and prescribing preventive medications. This approach not only enhances health equity and literacy among particularly underserved populations, but also expands their practice by attracting and retaining a broader patient base.

Unpacking vaccine pricing: navigating policy, economics, and public health imperatives.

Posts claim COVID-19 vaccines cause HIV

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Patients who view animated shorts on social media gain real knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines.

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FDA gave nod to six vaccines in 2023, including RSV for infants and older adults

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Double dose against respiratory illness may be more convenient for patients.

New survey shows misinformation erodes credibility of immunizations.