Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Health Care

Kennedy’s vaccine panel met for the first time. Here’s what to know.

The meeting offered a glimpse into how the new Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will operate — and how federal vaccine policy is beginning to reflect Kennedy’s personal views....

Kennedy’s vaccine panel votes to remove preservative long targeted by activists

If the CDC adopts the recommendation, it will mark one of the first major changes in federal vaccine guidance and access as Kennedy embarks on his goal of remaking...

Kennedy’s vaccine panel to review childhood immunization schedule

The new work group could open the door to changes to vaccine recommendations. The new work group could open the door to changes to vaccine recommendations. ​Health Care

RFJ Jr. says US won’t donate to global vaccine effort

Kennedy ripped into Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in a video address at its pledging summit. Kennedy ripped into Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in a video address at its pledging...

RFK Jr. isn’t hiding his plans for vaccines. Democrats say it will cost lives.

The health secretary resurfaced anti-vaccine claims at a House hearing, alleging collusion by pharma companies, public health experts and politicians to mask the truth. The health secretary resurfaced anti-vaccine...

Pharma stocks’ slide hasn’t deterred these lawmakers

Drug company shares are down amid President Donald Trump’s assault on the industry, but some in Congress see value. Drug company shares are down amid President Donald Trump’s assault...

RFK Jr. goes after immigrants to cut health insurance costs

The Trump administration projects as many as 1.8 million people, including many DACA recipients, could lose coverage. The Trump administration projects as many as 1.8 million people, including many...

Senate megabill will strengthen Obamacare, says red state hospital CEO

The leader of South Carolina’s hospital association said a cost-saver in the bill would force the state to consider Medicaid expansion. The leader of South Carolina’s hospital association said...

Trump administration to end LGBTQ+-specific crisis hotline

The Trevor Project, a leading LGBTQ+ advocacy group that works with the government to help administer the "Press 3" option, said the decision could have grave consequences. The Trevor...