In a letter sent Tuesday, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) demanded that health secretary Robert Kennedy clarify whether ...

The notice came shortly after an advisory panel meeting at which members debated the pros and cons of asking manufacturers to ...

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary promised stakeholders last week that the agency’s new Covid-19 vaccine ...

Covid shots are facing greater scrutiny from top federal health officials like RFK Jr. and the FDA's Marty Makary.

For years, U.S. vaccine experts have issued a universal recommendation for Covid vaccines. That could change soon.

The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness ...

Health secretary RFK Jr. earlier this week said it's Matthew Buzzelli, listed on the CDC's website as chief of staff. But the ...

The WHO, which faces an extraordinary financial crunch in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the agency, has dramatically ...

Far fewer babies had severe cases of the respiratory illness RSV, in a winter in which a new monoclonal and vaccine became ...

Philanthropist Bill Gates announced that he will wind down his massive charity in 20 years, doubling spending over that time ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen ...