Why a seemingly small drop in measles vaccine rates is making such a big impact

Why a seemingly small drop in measles vaccine rates is making such a big impact

Why a seemingly small drop in measles vaccine rates is making such a big impact – CBS News Watch CBS News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly 1,300 measles cases have been reported so far this year across the U.S. — the most in more than 30 years. Dr. Céline Gounder has … Read more

Dr. Scott Gottlieb on HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel

Dr. Scott Gottlieb on HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel

Dr. Scott Gottlieb on HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Scott Gottlieb served as FDA commissioner in President Trump’s first term, and is currently on the board at Pfizer and the chairman of the board at Illumina. He tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” … Read more

RFK Jr.’s halt to U.S. funding for Gavi vaccine alliance a “travesty and a nightmare,” experts warn

RFK Jr.'s halt to U.S. funding for Gavi vaccine alliance a "travesty and a nightmare," experts warn

Johannesburg — Every four years, representatives to the global alliance of governments, pharmaceutical makers, United Nations agencies and philanthropic organizations known as Gavi, which helps get vaccines to people who need them, meet to lock in new funding pledges. Just as this year’s meeting in Brussels was drawing to a close on Wednesday, U.S. Health Secretary … Read more

RFK Jr.’s vaccine committee votes on new RSV immunization, flu shots

RFK Jr.'s vaccine committee votes on new RSV immunization, flu shots

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s influential panel of vaccine advisers Thursday approved updated recommendations for a new shot for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. It is also set to vote on recommendations for this year’s influenza vaccine. Their votes mark the panel’s first official move after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. … Read more

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s CDC panel postpones RSV vaccine vote

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s CDC panel postpones RSV vaccine vote

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s CDC panel postpones RSV vaccine vote – CBS News Watch CBS News The new vaccine advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention postponed a much-awaited vote on RSV vaccines on Wednesday. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more