September 18, 2025

'Integrity Cannot Be Replaced': Ousted CDC Leader Speaks Out

Testimony from former CDC leadership highlighted differences with federal health officials on the process for reviewing and implementing vaccine policies.

KFF Health News

September 16, 2025

State’s Largest HIV Outbreak Raises Alarms

Public health experts cite syringe shortages and encampment clearings as drivers of Penobscot County’s historic HIV outbreak.

KFF Health News

September 16, 2025

RFK Jr. Panel Weighs Hepatitis B Delay

Advisory committee members may push to move the hepatitis B vaccine to age 4, despite warnings from clinicians.

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September 12, 2025

FDA Considers Ending Routine Advisory Committees on New Drugs

The FDA move to limit advisory committee involvement in drug approvals has prompted debate on the balance between efficiency and transparency.

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September 11, 2025

Nearly Half of ED Patients Unaware of Vaccines, Survey Shows 

Many emergency department patients report missing recommended vaccines, with influenza, shingles, and RSV most often left incomplete.

Conexiant

September 10, 2025

Medical Societies Challenge Kennedy

"That you can no longer trust the recommendations out of the CDC is just devastating."

Conexiant

September 09, 2025

ACOG Reaffirms COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance

 Although CDC recently removed its explicit pregnancy and lactation call-out for the updated COVID-19 vaccine, ACOG is standing firm.

Conexiant

September 05, 2025

One Dose of Benzathine Penicillin Noninferior for Early Syphilis

Most patients reported local injection-site pain, but serious adverse events were rare and unrelated to benzathine penicillin G treatment.

Conexiant

September 03, 2025

CDC Leadership Changes May Impact Vaccine Guidance

Leadership changes at the CDC could affect vaccine guidance and public health policy, with potential implications for physicians and patient care.

KFF Health News