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Jun 25, 2026
Measles cases in the U.S. reached 2,288 in 2025, the highest since 1992, with 2,104 cases reported in the first half of 2026. Utah has seen 499 cases this year, more than 20% of the national total, driven by pockets of low vaccination. Health officials emphasize vaccination and early symptom recognition to prevent spread.
Jun 20, 2026
The FDA reversed its initial rejection of Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine, agreeing to a normal review after public backlash, while a federal judge invalidated the ACIP advisory committee, leaving the US without functioning vaccine oversight. Moderna's vaccine showed 26.6% greater efficacy than standard flu shots in clinical trials.
Jun 10, 2026
Twenty years after HPV vaccine approval, head and neck cancers have become the most common HPV-related cancer with 16,000 cases annually. The incidence tripled from 2000 to 2017, primarily affecting men in their 40s to 60s. Vaccination rates among teens reached approximately 77-79% for at least one dose in 2024.
May 02, 2026
A federal judge froze appointments to the CDC’s ACIP, halted its votes, and paused recent HHS vaccine policy changes. The ruling leaves several FDA-approved vaccines pending review.
Mar 11, 2026
The FDA has approved leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency with FOLR1 gene variant, not for autism broadly. Agency officials cited insufficient data for broader autism efficacy despite previous hype. Prescriptions for the drug surged 71% among children following earlier promotional statements.
Feb 25, 2026
The CDC's vaccine advisory committee meeting scheduled for February 25-27 has been canceled and rescheduled for March 18-19, as medical groups challenge the panel's composition and policies under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
