Immunizations

FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots

FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots

freshblognews April 28, 2025

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s effort to impose new requirements on Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine — the nation’s...

Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay

Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay

freshblognews April 23, 2025

WASHINGTON — Novavax’s closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full approval after additional discussions with...

Experts make new recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines, but it’s unclear what happens next

Experts make new recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines, but it’s unclear what happens next

freshblognews April 16, 2025

ATLANTA — A federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults...

Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US

Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US

freshblognews April 13, 2025

The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance. The easily preventable disease, declared eliminated...

Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns linger

Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns linger

freshblognews February 20, 2025

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah may soon loosen its B.Y.O.B. rules, but not in the way some...

Louisiana to end mass vaccine promotion, state’s top health official says

Louisiana to end mass vaccine promotion, state’s top health official says

freshblognews February 14, 2025

NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Department of Health “will no longer promote mass vaccination” according to a...

How Republican skeptics in the Senate got to ‘yes’ on RFK Jr. and Gabbard

How Republican skeptics in the Senate got to ‘yes’ on RFK Jr. and Gabbard

freshblognews February 9, 2025

WASHINGTON — Republican skepticism in the Senate of President Donald Trump’sCabinet nominees has been worn down, putting...