Category: Vaccination and Immunization

How Not to Announce a Measles Death

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Josh Shapiro announced two measles deaths. Things went downhill fast.
Dolly Parton’s Cautious Politics Resulted in Widespread Affection

The New York Times – Music:
Bipartisan tributes demonstrated the success of the singer’s long-running effort to stay out of party politics in a sharply divided country.
Moderna’s Shift to Cancer Company Lifts Stock Up 177%

The New York Times – Business:
The company’s fortunes cratered as demand for Covid-19 vaccines plummeted. But it was busy working on something else.
Can We Do Anything About Tick-Borne Diseases Like Alpha-Gal Syndrome?

The New York Times – Business:
A scientific and civilizational horror story.
RFK Jr. Stirred Vaccine Fears in Pennsylvania Years Before Measles Outbreak

The New York Times – On the Runway:
At a speech in Lancaster County, Robert F. Kennedy mocked the threat of measles. Now local officials are racing to contain one of the largest outbreaks in the country.
What to Know About the Vaccines Targeted by Trump’s Executive Order

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The order, whose legal power is unclear, recommended narrowing the use of vaccinations against several diseases that can be life-threatening.
F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine

The New York Times – Business:
The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.
Eli Lilly to Buy 3 Vaccine Developers

The New York Times – Business:
The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens.
Kennedy Is Driving a Vast Inquiry Into Vaccines, Despite His Public Silence

The New York Times – Business:
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has toned down his public criticism of vaccines, under orders from the White House. But inside his department, a sprawling research effort is a top priority.
Judge Strikes Down RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policies in Blow to Trump’s Health Agenda

The New York Times – Business:
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government had not based its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and revising the childhood immunization schedule.
In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation

The New York Times – Business:
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.
F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine

The New York Times – Business:
Moderna said it had held further discussions with regulators and announced that the agency would accept the company’s application for approval of its flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology.