Experts stress the importance of measles vaccine as cases surge nationwide

Video Measles cases grow as RFK Jr. makes controversial claims about treatment

Plus, why the FDA has recalled certain skincare products and a new report that children should avoid slushies.

There It Is: RFK Jr. Suggests Best Strategy For Combatting Measles Is For Everyone To Get It

Well that was fast. We were just talking about RFK Jr.'s recent comments on the measles outbreak in several southern states, mainly Texas, and how those comments were dangerous. The HHS Secretary, while not specifically denouncing the MMR vaccine, suggested that malnourishment was to blame for severe illnesses and death within the outbreak. But he's…

WA schools see widespread declines in kindergartners vaccinated against measles

The rate of vaccinations for measles among kindergartners has declined in nearly every Washington county since 2020, writes FYI Guy.

After CDC pick is abruptly yanked, worry over U.S. measles messaging remains

Medical experts and politicians question who will be chosen as the CDC’s next leader amid a surge in measles cases and concerns over vaccine-preventable diseases.

Howard Dean: Sympathy, not sanctimony, is the right response to vaccine fears

All too often, public health authorities reflexively dismiss people asking good-faith questions about vaccines' safety and efficacy as anti-vaxxers.

Letters: Abandoning vaccination push sends message that government isn't there for people

In a revent article, Dr. MarkAlain Dery asks “Why are we taking away tools of public health practitioners that will make life better for people?” He is referring to the state of Louisiana ending mass vaccination efforts.