In August 2026, a poll revealed that while 68% of U.S. adults rejected the vaccine-autism link, skepticism increased since 2021, with 32% unsure or believing the claim. Notably, 50% viewed HHS Secretary Kennedy favorably despite his anti-vaccine stance, raising concerns… Read More »New poll on vaccines and autism — most Americans say not linked
The CDC reports a significant rise in rabies activity in the U.S., with increased human exposures, including near-exposures in North Carolina. Rabies is fatal once symptoms arise, highlighting the importance of immediate postexposure prophylaxis. Effective prevention relies on pet vaccinations… Read More »CDC reports a significant increase in rabies activity
On September 13, 2026, a 40-year-old unvaccinated woman died from measles complications in Pennsylvania, amidst an outbreak that infected 676 people. The CDC excluded this and two previous deaths from their national tally, prompting criticism of public health officials. Measles… Read More »40-year-old woman in Pennsylvania dies of measles
Lt. Colonel Theresa Long has announced an investigation into 2,544 US military deaths linked to the COVID vaccine, despite lacking relevant medical expertise. Her claims rely on VAERS data, which cannot establish causation. Existing evidence from the Defense Department asserts… Read More »Military doctor picked by RFK Jr, Hegseth to investigate COVID vaccine
Major physician groups are issuing their own RSV, flu, and COVID vaccine recommendations due to confusion from the CDC and ACIP. Highlighted recommendations include vaccinating all children aged 6 months and older against the flu, and specific COVID and RSV… Read More »Physician groups update COVID, RSV, flu vaccine recommendations
On August 19, 2026, Moderna and Merck announced that their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, intismeran, significantly reduces melanoma recurrence and spread in a phase 3 trial. Combining intismeran with Merck’s Keytruda showed notable improvements in patient outcomes, marking a pivotal… Read More »New mRNA vaccine cuts recurrence and spread of melanoma
According to CDC data, kindergarten vaccination rates for 2025-2026 have declined, with exemptions reaching an all-time high, primarily due to non-medical refusals. Key vaccines like MMR and polio saw slight decreases. This worrying trend poses risks for community immunity and… Read More »2025-2026 school vaccination rates drop, exemptions rise
On August 10, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order promoting misinformation about vaccines, supported by HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. Their claims misrepresent vaccine safety and dosages, contradict established scientific findings. This order could create confusion and jeopardize… Read More »False claims from Trump during vaccine Executive Order signing
Professor Dorit Rubinstein Reiss discusses the challenges and dangers of splitting the MMR vaccine into separate doses for measles, mumps, and rubella. The process is complex, costly, and unlikely to increase safety. Reiss argues it could lead to lower vaccination… Read More »Splitting the MMR vaccine into its three components will be difficult
Professor Dorit Reiss examines some key issues and questions about the accusations against Andrea Shaw in her childrens’ deaths. There is a lot we don’t know, but the anti-vaccine world is still blaming vaccines.