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Scientists say childhood vaccines may protect for life, making adult tetanus and diphtheria boosters unnecessary — a change that could save $1 billion a year. Credit: Shutterstock New evidence suggests that adults may not need routine tetanus and diphtheria booster shots after all, potentially saving the U.S. around $1 billion annually. The protection from childhood vaccinations appears to last for …

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives to testify before the Senate Finance Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on September 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images In a contentious Senate hearing marked by raised voices and heated exchanges, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is testifying before the Senate finance committee Thursday. Eric Lee/Bloomberg/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Lee/Bloomberg/Getty Images Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is testifying before the Senate finance committee Thursday. The hearing comes a week after Kennedy pressured the brand-new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director, Susan Monarez, to resign, …

F.D.A. Official Overruled Scientists on Wide Access to Covid Shots  The New York Times FDA questions common practice of getting covid, flu vaccines together  The Washington Post FDA quietly positions itself to disrupt childhood vaccine schedule  BioCentury Prasad spells out new thinking on vaccine development in Covid-19 memos  Endpoints News Vinay Prasad, who is making it harder to get the Covid vax, barely comes …

Bowman, N.D., has about 1,400 residents, and they rely on Southwest Healthcare Services. The facility joined with other rural hospitals in the state to form a network that allows it to remain independent while sharing resources in an effort to save money and improve patient care. Arielle Zionts/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Arielle Zionts/KFF Health News BOWMAN, N.D. …

Three scientists learned they carry genes that significantly increase their risk for Alzheimer’s. Here’s how they’re grapping with the news, and working to keep their brains healthy. mohd izzuan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption mohd izzuan/Getty Images People who inherit two copies of a gene variant called APOE4 have a 60% chance of developing Alzheimer’s by age 85. Only about …

Everything You Need to Know About Flu Shots This Fall  The New York Times Flu season is near; experts say getting your shot not only protects you, but the people around you  WPTZ Verify: Is it too early to get your flu shot in September?  13newsnow.com Health Matters: Flu  WVUA 23 Dr. Murray talks prep for flu season  13wham.com Source link

What you need to know about the updated coronavirus shots  The Washington Post What to Know About Covid Vaccines This Fall  The New York Times After narrowing Covid-19 vaccine approval, the FDA says healthy people can still get it. But access might be complicated  CNN The latest COVID vaccines come with new FDA limits  NPR Opinion | On vaccine policy, the worst is yet …

Covid Shots Could Run $225 for Many Americans Under RFK Jr. Plan  Bloomberg.com What to Know About Covid Vaccines This Fall  The New York Times New COVID-19 vaccine restrictions raise questions for younger adults and children  KOMO FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines for limited groups as US cases continue to rise  CNN Looking to get a COVID shot this fall? Here’s why it’s likely …

RFK Jr. limits who is eligible for COVID shots  Axios FDA Approves Updated Covid Vaccines With New Restrictions  The New York Times The latest COVID vaccines come with new FDA limits  NPR COVID Vaccines Are Still Saving Lives—But They Will Be Harder to Get This Year  Scientific American Pfizer and BioNTech’s COMIRNATY® Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Adults 65 and Older and Individuals Ages …