July 24, 2025

Maternal RSV Vaccine Shows 72% Effectiveness

Following national rollout, UK data provide early post-licensure evidence supporting maternal RSV vaccination as a real-world strategy to lower infant hospital admissions.

Conexiant

July 31, 2025

‘Victim-Blaming’ in Public Health?

As Trump’s health officials push personal responsibility, critics warn their rhetoric blames patients, shapes policy, and risks deepening health inequalities.

KFF Health News

July 24, 2025

HHS Ends Thimerosal Use in Flu Vaccines

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.

Conexiant

July 17, 2025

FDA Approves Shingrix Prefilled Syringe Option

The FDA has approved a new prefilled syringe presentation of Shingrix to simplify herpes zoster vaccination for eligible adult patients.

Conexiant

July 16, 2025

New Guidelines Target Preventive Gaps in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

New clinical recommendations detail updated vaccination and screening protocols to reduce infection and cancer risks in adults with inflammatory bowel disease, particularly those on immune-modifying therapies.

Conexiant

July 10, 2025

HHS Scraps Preventive Care Panel Meeting

HHS unexpectedly canceled a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, prompting fears it may be dismantled following similar moves by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at other federal health agencies.

Conexiant

October 28, 2024

Single Swab Approach Assesses Co-Occurring Vaginal Infections

A recent study reveals that 80% of women with STIs may have bacterial vaginosis, highlighting the potential benefits of simultaneous STI and vaginitis testing in clinical practice.

Conexiant

November 22, 2024

FDA Official Expects Tightened Vaccine Review

"I don't necessarily view that as a bad thing."

Reuters

December 03, 2024

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cucumbers: FDA

The FDA and the CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of salmonella typhimurium infections linked to cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico.

Reuters