New Study Shows Millions Saved by COVID Vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination saved an estimated 2.5 million lives, according to a new modeling study published in JAMA ...

AUGUST 4, 2025

As U.S. Measles Cases Pass 1,100, Here Are Tips to Address Suspected Cases

Measles cases in the United States have now hit 1,197, as of data reported from the CDC on June 13, 2025. 

JUNE 13, 2025

Federal Funding Cuts Are Already Affecting Local Health Departments

At least $12 billion in federal public health funding has been lost in the first few months of 2025 due to budget ...

MAY 5, 2025

ACIP Provides Update on Ongoing Measles Outbreaks in the U.S.

Measles cases this year are more than double that in 2024, according to a meeting of the CDC Advisory Committee on ...

APRIL 21, 2025

Infectious Diseases Seen From the Largest Wave of War Refugees in Modern European History

The millions of refugees pouring out of Ukraine into Poland and Slovakia were not as prone to infectious diseases ...

APRIL 20, 2023

Combating the ‘Info-Demic’ and Vaccine Misinformation

SEATTLE—A global “info-demic” has resulted in the spread of dis- and misinformation, especially ...

APRIL 10, 2023

Countering Vaccine Opposition Will Take More Than Just Facts

After legislation introduced by two Idaho lawmakers that would deem administering messenger RNA vaccines a criminal ...

MARCH 3, 2023

During the Holiday Season, Think About It

Structured self-reflection may help to keep people safer this holiday season during the “tripledemic” ...

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

High Number of Public Health Workers Consider Leaving Jobs

More than 40% of public health workers may leave their jobs during the next five years, according to results from ...

AUGUST 5, 2022

Sustaining Public-Private Partnerships Vital in Fighting Future Pandemics, Public Health Threats

As the US continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, and new normals are embraced, leaders must prepare for ...

JULY 21, 2022

Senate Takes Up PREVENT Pandemics Act

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions marked up the PREVENT Pandemics Act, a package ...

MARCH 15, 2022

The Coming Pandemic: Preparing for the Future

Better interaction and collaboration between federal and state agencies; strengthening public health; addressing ...

MAY 6, 2021