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FDA gives Covid vaccine manufacturers instructions for next fall’s shot
Published: May 22, 2025 22:57
The notice came shortly after an advisory panel meeting at which members debated the pros and cons of asking manufacturers to update their vaccines.
STAT+: Five burning questions on the FDA’s new Covid-19 vaccine framework
Published: May 21, 2025 17:05
FDA’s Covid vaccine policy raises concerns over access, trial requirements, and transparency.
Blunt Rochester presses RFK Jr. on CDC acting director
Published: May 20, 2025 22:40
In a letter sent Tuesday, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) demanded that health secretary Robert Kennedy clarify whether the CDC has an acting director.
STAT+: FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say
Published: May 20, 2025 15:00
The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness
STAT+: Novavax wins narrowed approval for its Covid-19 shot after delay
Published: May 18, 2025 00:12
Covid shots are facing greater scrutiny from top federal health officials like RFK Jr. and the FDA's Marty Makary.
Does the CDC have an acting director?
Published: May 16, 2025 21:55
Health secretary RFK Jr. earlier this week said it's Matthew Buzzelli, listed on the CDC's website as chief of staff. But the situation is a bit murky.
WHO trims top management ranks amid financial crunch
Published: May 14, 2025 14:40
The WHO, which faces an extraordinary financial crunch in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the agency, has dramatically trimmed its top management.
Beyond politics, even U.S. vaccine experts may envision fewer Covid shots in the future
Published: May 12, 2025 08:30
For years, U.S. vaccine experts have issued a universal recommendation for Covid vaccines. That could change soon.
RSV sent fewer babies to the hospital last winter, after new treatment and vaccine arrived
Published: May 8, 2025 18:49
Far fewer babies had severe cases of the respiratory illness RSV, in a winter in which a new monoclonal and vaccine became widely available.
Bill Gates to accelerate spending at his foundation — then wind it down
Published: May 8, 2025 12:51
Philanthropist Bill Gates announced that he will wind down his massive charity in 20 years, doubling spending over that time to accelerate the work it hopes to achieve.
Scientists question NIH project’s use of 20th century technology to make a universal flu vaccine
Published: May 3, 2025 20:13
$500 million NIH program to make vaccines against pathogens that can trigger pandemics uses approach pioneered in last century