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A regular update on emerging federal vaccine issues. On Dec. 9, 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
Following changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and recommendations in 2025, many people are wondering whether they can get COVID-19 vaccines for themselves or their children. Here's what to know.
A regular update on emerging federal vaccine issues. On Nov. 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
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
Research has shown that no single drug, chemical, or other environmental factor is strongly linked to autism. The Trump administration asserts without evidence that prenatal acetaminophen causes autism. Here's what to know.
Despite its “Make America Healthy Again” rhetoric, the Trump administration seems hell-bent on making our health worse.
Here’s some of what we’re tracking at CSPI (Nutrition Action’s publisher):
