October 23 Cancer survival appears to double with common vaccine, researchers say A new study finds that combining the COVID vaccine with immunotherapy may nearly double cancer survival rates — patients lived an average of 37.3 months compared to 20.6 months without the vaccine.
October 23 Mpox strain surfaces in US without international travel, raising fears of wider outbreak The California Department of Health reports that three hospitalized clade I mpox patients are now recovering, marking the first community spread without international travel history.
October 9 5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors Medical experts share five essential tips for flu shot preparation and recovery, including proper clothing choices, hydration and management of side effects.
October 8 Mask mandates return in wealthy blue state county, leaders cite 'risk of COVID' and up vaccine recommendations A California county known for its vineyards is reinstating a mask mandate and strengthening vaccine guidance, citing “greater COVID risk" as flu season begins.
October 8 Vaccine debate heats up as officials weigh splitting combined MMR into single doses Medical experts and vaccine maker Merck reject HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill's suggestion to split the MMR vaccine into individual measles, mumps and rubella shots.
September 26 Best time to get the flu vaccine this fall as influenza season approaches Flu vaccination timing varies by group, with pregnant women and those over 65 advised to wait until September, while some children may need two doses.
September 22 Trump: FDA will tell doctors pregnant women should limit acetaminophen use to lower chances of autism diagnosis in children President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding acetaminophen usage during pregnancy and a potential vaccine and autism correlation.
September 19 CDC panel changes COVID vaccine guidance 91±¬ÁÏ chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel reports on the CDC's decision to update COVID vaccine guidance and more on 'Special Report.'
September 19 CDC panel supports 'individual decision-making' on COVID vaccines, keeps access open A CDC panel backed "individual decision-making" on COVID shots, urged stronger risk language and rejected a proposal to require prescriptions.
September 19 MIT professor urges COVID vaccines be available only by prescription Dr. Retsef Levi told a CDC panel that COVID shots should require a doctor’s prescription, arguing vaccination decisions need individualized medical guidance. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Â