Vaccines

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.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, explains the CDC's recently updated recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccinations and explains how to best handle patient concerns and misinformation.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, explains the importance of consistency and maintaining a relationship with a patient over time.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, advises family physicians to continue offering vaccines, explaining the benefits compared to alternatives.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, shares how physicians should properly approach patient concerns regarding vaccines.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, explains how physicians should approach the vaccine conversation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, talks about appropriate and effective ways of initiating the vaccine conversation during respiratory illness season.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, discusses the CDC's latest guidelines regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and expanded recommendations for pneumococcal vaccines.

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

Physicians need to understand the reasons behind COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy so they can better address it.

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.