Category: Vaccination and Immunization

Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support

A new drug that gives almost complete protection against the virus was to be administered across Africa this year. Now, much of the funding for that effort is gone.
What to Put in a Travel First-Aid Kit: Key Items to Include

Experts weigh in on what to bring for a healthy, stress-free trip.
South Africa Built a Medical Research Powerhouse. Trump Cuts Have Demolished It.

The budget cuts threaten global progress on everything from heart disease to H.I.V. — and could affect American drug companies, too.
How MAHA Is Changing New Motherhood

Avoiding dubious health theories isn’t a question of unsubscribing from YouTube channels. It’s a matter of disagreeing with people at the playground.
How MAHA Is Changing New Motherhood

Avoiding dubious health theories isn’t a question of unsubscribing from YouTube channels. It’s a matter of disagreeing with people at the playground.
C.D.C. Contradicts Kennedy and Keeps Advice That Children May Get Covid Shots

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday that the vaccine would no longer appear on the childhood immunization schedule. C.D.C.’s update counters his policy.
U.S. Cancels Contract With Moderna to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly questioned the safety of mRNA technology, which is used in the company’s shot.
U.S. Cancels Contract With Moderna to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly questioned the safety of mRNA technology, which is used in the company’s shot.
U.S. Will No Longer Recommend Covid Shots for Children and Pregnant Women

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the vaccine would not be included as part of the immunization schedule for healthy children.
Bill Gates Explains His Plans to Close the Gates Foundation in 2045

In a wide-ranging interview, he explains his decision — amid the Trump administration’s assault on foreign aid — to accelerate the end of his giving.
Kennedy Issues Demands for Vaccine Approvals that Could Affect Fall Covid Boosters

The agency suggested that clinical trials in humans may be required for updated Covid shots, raising questions about whether they will be available in the fall.
Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds

A growing body of research suggests that preventing the viral infection can help stave off cognitive decline.