The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has adopted a CDC advisory panel recommendation to remove thimerosal from all influenza vaccines, transitioning entirely to mercury-free, single-dose formulations.
Climate change, wildfire aftermath, and lack of a reliable vaccine raise concerns that dengue may become endemic in parts of the U.S. as mosquito season intensifies.
Older Americans are embracing vaccines—backed by new research confirming enhanced safety, disease prevention, and even a potential link to reduced dementia risk.