Policy / Public Health
CVS Will Not Offer COVID-19 Vaccine in 16 States Until ACIP Meets
The pharmacy chain CVS will not offer this season’s COVID-19 shots in states where pharmacists can only administer ACIP-recommended vaccines.
AUGUST 29, 2025
Leadership Loss a Devasting Blow to America’s Health
It's been a tough week for CDC Director Susan Monarez and everyone at the agency as firings and resignations come at lightening speed.
AUGUST 29, 2025
Human Screwworm Case Reported in Maryland—First Report in Decades
A Maryland man developed NWS myiasis after returning from a country that is experiencing an outbreak.
AUGUST 26, 2025
Hot Topics in ID
Jamie Wagner, PharmD, highlights the hottest topics of infectious diseases that emerged in 2024 at this year’s annual MAD-ID conference, held in Orlando.
AUGUST 20, 2025
New Public Health Group Releases Report on Framework for Public Health
Defend Public Health released an evidence-based framework for making and keeping people healthy.
AUGUST 15, 2025
Large Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk
Over a six-month outbreak tied to raw milk, 171 cases of Salmonella typhimurium were reported in five states.
AUGUST 11, 2025
RFK Jr. Finally Endorses His ACIP Committee Recommendations
Usually ACIP recommendations are endorsed quickly, and there is a public announcement.
AUGUST 8, 2025
U.S. Measles Cases Continue to Climb
Twenty-three more cases of measles were reported with one more state reporting cases, bringing the total number of confirmed measles cases in the United States to 1,356 as of Aug. 5.
AUGUST 8, 2025
RFK Jr. Slashes mRNA Vaccine Program Funding
The cancellation of $500 million in mRNA vaccine development funding will have a catastrophic effects on pandemic preparedness and innovation in a technology that holds promise against infections and other diseases.
AUGUST 6, 2025
CMS Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting Requirements
Two COVID-19 vaccination reporting requirements have been removed by the CMS regarding Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities.
AUGUST 6, 2025
PEPFAR Spared the Budget Axe
PEPFAR has been spared from the budget rescission package passed by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
JULY 16, 2025
Record High Measles Cases Endangers Elimination Status
Measles cases are now the highest they’ve been in 33 years. As of July 8, reported cases totaled 1,288.
JULY 11, 2025
