As families prepare for a new school year, annual school physicals at the doctor’s office mean potentially getting vaccines, while many parents face a large amount of misinformation surrounding childhood immunization recommendations, according to medical professionals. Recent changes to childhood immunization guidelines under Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reduced the … Read more
Most U.S. adults remain uncertain about which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy, according to a July 2026 survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania. While awareness of seasonal flu shots is highest, fewer than one-third of Americans correctly identify the CDC’s recommendations for Tdap, RSV, or hepatitis B vaccines, … Read more
Fractional dosing of COVID-19 vaccines can provide durable, long-lasting immunity comparable to full-dose boosters, according to a multi-year international study led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI). Findings published across Nature Communications, Frontiers in Immunology, and the Journal of Infection suggest that reducing vaccine volume could lower costs and expand access to immunization in … Read more
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases in Australia have reached 83,000 this year, surpassing both Covid-19 and influenza totals, according to data from the Immunisation Foundation of Australia (IFA) and the Australian Medical Association (AMA). Health officials warn that the country is on track to record over 127,000 cases by the end of winter. Comparing Respiratory … Read more
The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, typically used to prevent tuberculosis, may remodel the brain’s immune environment to potentially lower Alzheimer’s disease risk, according to research published in Communications Medicine. A year-long study led by Mass General Brigham investigators found the vaccine increased immune cell responsiveness and altered Alzheimer’s-related biomarkers in older adults without pre-existing pathology. … Read more
A KFF tracking poll indicates that the future of public health may depend on addressing a “malleable middle” of Americans who express uncertainty about vaccine myths. As AI and social media usage grow, researchers suggest that the gap between misinformation and medical truth may widen for those without trusted healthcare providers. Why the “malleable middle” … Read more
A new vaccine candidate targeting enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) has moved to industrial development following a licensing agreement between a research consortium led by the University of Bergen (UiB) and the vaccine manufacturer Valneva. ETEC remains a leading global cause of severe diarrheal disease, particularly among children in low- and middle-income countries, according to the … Read more
Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine have developed a two-part vaccination strategy that successfully prevented genital herpes infection in preclinical models. Published June 19 in Science Immunology, the study uses “prime and pull” technology—an initial intramuscular injection combined with localized nanoparticle delivery—to trigger a robust immune response at the vaginal lining, a feat traditional … Read more
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have contracted the flu following the rescinding of the military’s long-standing vaccine mandate. The 37th Training Wing, which manages basic military training, is currently coordinating with the 59th Medical Wing to isolate and treat symptomatic recruits using antivirals like Tamiflu, according to an Air … Read more
A University of California, Riverside-led study of 3,285 emergency department patients across the United States found that while 96% of adults recognize the influenza vaccine, nearly 60% remain unvaccinated for the current season. Published in the Journal of Emergency Medicine, the research indicates that emergency departments serve as a critical, underutilized point of contact for … Read more