Dr. David Higgins, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Center and a pediatrician who researches vaccines, discusses the dangers of not vaccinating your children.
A regular update on emerging federal vaccine issues. On Oct. 15, 2025, this list—drawn from news reports and other information—ranks the most significant changes to vaccination policy, with brief commentary from the editors.
VaccinesPeter Lurie, MD, MPH, Sarah Despres, Josh Rising, MD, MPH, Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD
HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has floated the idea of adding autism to the list of conditions covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, which provides a system for families who experience severe side effects to file claims against vaccine providers. Kennedy has also suggested broadening the definitions of encephalopathy and encephalitis so that autism cases could qualify. Here's what to know.
A regular update on emerging federal vaccine issues. On Sep 25, 2025, this list—drawn from news reports and other information—ranks the most significant changes to vaccination policy, with brief commentary from the editors.
VaccinesPeter Lurie, MD, MPH, Sarah Despres, Josh Rising, MD, MPH, Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD
As a vaccinologist who has studied and developed vaccines for over 35 years, I see the science behind mRNA vaccine technology being widely misstated. This incorrect information is shaping long-term health policy in the US. Let's correct the record.
Pediatricians aren't getting massive kickbacks from Big Vaccine, despite what you may have heard. From KFF Health News, here's what to know about pediatric vaccines and why your doctor recommends them.
A regular update on emerging federal vaccine issues. On Sep 3, 2025, this list—drawn from news reports and other information—ranks the most significant changes to vaccination policy, with brief commentary from the editors.
VaccinesPeter Lurie, MD, MPH, Sarah Despres, Josh Rising, MD, MPH, Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD
For 30 years, vaccine recommendations from the CDC have aligned closely with those from the American Academy of Pediatrics, or AAP. But on Aug. 19, 2025, the AAP published new vaccine recommendations that diverge from those of the CDC. Here's what to know.
