US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after…
International health authorities to assess US measles situation
It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they…
US drops some vaccine recommendations for children
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of cutting the number of vaccines it recommends…
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON (AP) — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus…
Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination drive of 2025 after surge in new cases
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities on Monday launched the final nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year, aiming to…
US vaccine advisers vote to end advice that all US babies get hepatitis B vaccine at birth
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that…
RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel to vote on hepatitis B shot for babies
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hand-picked vaccine committee is scheduled to vote Thursday on…
West Virginia reinstates ban on religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Board of Education on Tuesday reinstated a school vaccination mandate after…
Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick charged with stealing disaster funds
MIAMI (AP) — U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing…
Senate hearing for surgeon general pick postponed after she goes into labor
NEW YORK (AP) — A Senate hearing for President Donald Trump’s surgeon general pick, Dr. Casey Means, has…
Trump makes unfounded claims about Tylenol, vaccines and autism
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday used the platform of the presidency to promote unproven and…
How it works: Vaccine advisers say individuals can decide on updated COVID-19 shots
Drugstores are ready to deliver updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall and insurers plan to pay for them, even…