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June 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Why RFK Jr. says he terminated every member of CDC vaccine committee
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday he is removing all 17 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee.
June 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
June 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
CDC adjusts guidance on COVID vaccines
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a women's health expert and chief medical officer of "Hers," discusses the recent conflicting information on the COVID vaccine for children and pregnant women.
June 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
May 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug administration has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna but with limits on who can use it
May 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
May 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM
CDC keeps Covid vaccine recommendation for healthy children
In a break with HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s recent announcement over removing Covid vaccines for children, the CDC released its latest immunization schedule recommending the vaccine for healthy children.
May 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM
May 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Why healthy children may need vaccination amid new RFK Jr. COVID shot recommendations
Public health experts said healthy children also at risk of severe disease and death from COVID amid RFK Jr.'s announcement of new CDC COVID vaccine recommendations.
May 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
May 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
RFK Jr. cuts COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women
The move could alter guidance for doctors as well as some insurance coverage.
May 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
May 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Lawmakers move to simplify requesting vaccine exemption as measles spreads
Texas lawmakers have passed a bill that would make it easier for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children, despite the current measles outbreak in West Texas.
May 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
May 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
RFK Jr. cuts COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women
ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton discusses the move which could alter guidance for doctors as well as some insurance coverage.
May 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
May 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Officials have been questioning safety, efficacy of mRNA vaccines. What we know
Infectious disease experts say mRNA vaccines have been studied for decades, they are safe and effective, and were instrumental in saving lives during the COVID pandemic.
May 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
May 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
What to know about the FDA plan to restrict COVID vaccines
ABC News contributor Dr. John Brownstein explains the Food and Drug Administration's announcement to limit access to future COVID-19 shots only to people over 65 years old or high risk groups.
May 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
May 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
What to know about the FDA plan to restrict COVID vaccines
Some health experts say annual booster shots are not worth the risk for otherwise healthy people.
May 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
May 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Trump administration policy on COVID vaccine ‘concerning’: Health expert
Dr. Raynard Washington, epidemiologist and health director in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, discusses new guidelines from the FDA.
May 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
4 months ago
Trump bars federal funding to schools with COVID vaccine mandates
The executive order applies to students and not to teachers or staff.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Trump bars federal funding to schools with COVID vaccine mandates
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order that would strip schools of federal aid if they mandate COVID vaccines, a pool report said.
4 months ago
4 months ago
RFK Jr. refuses to accept that COVID vaccines saved lives
When asked by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., if he agrees the vaccines saved millions of lives, Kennedy said, "I don't know. We don't have a good surveillance system, unfortunately.”
4 months ago
9 months ago
Why you might not want to rush to get the new COVID vaccine
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are arriving for the fall and winter season. Experts say you should get vaccinated, but you may not need to rush to receive the shot.
9 months ago
10 months ago
What the end of the CDC's COVID vaccine access program means for uninsured Americans
The CDC is ending a program that provided free COVID vaccines to uninsured Americans. What does this mean for the rollout of the updated COVID shots?
10 months ago
10 months ago
FDA approves new COVID vaccines
Here's what you need to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccines, which will be available soon.
10 months ago
1 year ago
What to know about the updated COVID vaccines coming this fall
The CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get vaccinated.
1 year ago
1 year ago
What to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccines coming in the fall
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be rolled out in August or September. Here's everything you need to know about the shots.
1 year ago
1 year ago
No significant risk of birth defects after 1st trimester COVID vaccine: Study
A new study published Wednesday found there was no significant risk of birth defects linked to babies born to women who received the COVID vaccine in the first trimester.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Nurse who received 1st COVID shot awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Sandra Lindsay was one of seventeen recipients to be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.
1 year ago
1 year ago
DeSantis' administration advises against updated COVID shots for people under 65
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is advising against the use of the new COVID-19 booster for people under the age of 65, even as infections tick upward in the U.S.
1 year ago
1 year ago
State offers $1 million COVID-19 vaccination scholarship program
Maryland launches $1 million vaccination scholarship program, VaxU.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Fauci says 'fully vaccinated' definition not yet changing to include boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday.
1 year ago
1 year ago
What to know about the next generation of COVID-19 vaccines
A NIH-sponsored clinical trial has begun testing a nasal COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what you need to know about the possible next generation of shots.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Moderna COVID-flu shot sees strong immunity in older adults during late stage trial
Moderna's combo flu and COVID vaccine provided a strong immune response in older adults, with levels comparable to getting the flu and COVID shots separately.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Moderna COVID-flu shot sees strong immunity in older adults during late stage trial
Moderna's combo flu and COVID vaccine provided a strong immune response in older adults, with levels comparable to getting the flu and COVID shots separately.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Vaccine nationalism hinders world vaccination effort
Why vaccinating the world against COVID-19 is a monumental undertaking.
1 year ago
1 year ago
COVID vaccines found to cut risk of heart failure, blood clots after virus infection
COVID-19 vaccines were found to cut risk of heart failure by up to 55% and blood clots by up to 78% following COVID infection, according to a new study.
1 year ago
1 year ago
COVID vaccines cut risk of heart failure, blood clots: Study
Researchers in the study looked at the original strain of the virus and the delta variant.
1 year ago
2 years ago
Why are people hesitant to trust a COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines are proven to reduce deaths and help end pandemics, but the historic speed that the coronavirus vaccines have been developed has made some people hesitant to take them.
2 years ago
2 years ago
About 36M Americans adults have received the updated COVID vaccine: CDC
Newly released survey data from the CDC shows 36 million American adults, about 13.9% of the U.S. adult population, has received the updated COVID vaccine.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Updates on flu and COVID-19 vaccines
With new flu and COVID-19 vaccines available, which one is the right one for you?
2 years ago
2 years ago
Flu, COVID shots together safe after review of potential stroke risk: Experts
Older adults who got a COVID booster and a high-dose version of the flu vaccine together may have an increased risk of stroke, according to a new FDA-funded study.
2 years ago
2 years ago
1st participant dosed in phase 3 of Moderna's combo COVID, flu vaccine trial
Moderna announced the first participant has been dosed in the company's phase 3 clinical trial of its combination flu and COVID vaccine.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Almost half of US adults plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds
The latest poll conducted by the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor found that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. plan to get the newly recommended COVID-19 vaccine.
2 years ago
2 years ago
What the CDC says about the updated COVID vaccine
Immunity wanes after anywhere from 3-6 months, experts say.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Surgeon general on new COVID vaccine rollout
ABCNL's Elizabeth Schulze sits with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and our panel to discuss the resurgence of COVID and the new booster shot.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Former surgeon general rebukes DeSantis administration's claims on COVID vaccines
Florida's former surgeon general is speaking out against the DeSantis administration advising against updated COVID shots for people under 65.
2 years ago
2 years ago
COVID-19 shots will be free for most, regardless of insurance
The latest, updated COVID-19 vaccines should soon be available to everyone and offered largely free of cost, according to the CDC.
2 years ago
2 years ago
CDC recommends new COVID-19 booster shots
The director advises that anyone 6 months and older should get at least one updated shot.
2 years ago
2 years ago
CDC director stresses importance of updated COVID booster shot
"We'd all wish for COVID to be in the rearview mirror but, unfortunately, it's still here," CDC Director Mandy Cohen told ABC News.
2 years ago
2 years ago
What to know as CDC recommends new booster amid rising cases, hospitalizations
The CDC recommended that all Americans aged 6 months and older receive the new COVID booster that targets currently circulating variants.
2 years ago
2 years ago
CDC Director: COVID vaccines studied 'more than any vaccine in history'
ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with new CDC Director Mandy Cohen about the approval of a new COVID booster shot and why she feels it is so important for vaccinated and unvaccinated people to get them.
2 years ago
2 years ago
CDC approves new COVID booster shot
It comes just a day after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized and approved the new shot.
2 years ago
2 years ago
COVID hospitalizations have risen for 2 months straight as new booster shots expected
Despite the continued rise, the most recent week was the smallest percent increase in the past 2 months, according to the CDC data.
2 years ago
2 years ago
CDC expected to approve latest booster
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized and approved updated COVID-19 boosters on Monday amid rising cases and hospitalizations. CDC approval is the next step.
2 years ago
2 years ago
CDC expected to recommend new COVID boosters made by both Moderna, Pfizer
COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise across the country; nearly 9% over the prior week.
2 years ago
2 years ago
FDA approves new COVID booster
The new shots now await approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control before they are available to the public.
2 years ago