October 01, 2025

Shutdown Showdown: How Long Can Health Services Last?

Federal shutdown suspends some health services, limits National Institutes of Health research, and raises questions about Affordable Care Act subsidies, Medicaid, and public health programs.

KFF Health News

September 24, 2025

Who Holds the Power on Vaccines Now?

Vaccine recommendations face increasing state-level variation following ACIP and CDC changes.

KFF Health News

September 23, 2025

Autism Briefing Without CDC Input?

Debate over acetaminophen use in pregnancy and vaccine safety highlights the importance of evidence-based guidance for autism risk counseling.

KFF Health News

September 22, 2025

US Measles Cases Hit 30-Year High

New county-level tracker provides twice-weekly measles case updates across US jurisdictions.

Conexiant

September 22, 2025

Hot Dogs and Thimerosal: What’s Really at Stake?

At a tense CDC meeting, skeptics aired old claims while experts warned that trust, not safety, is the issue at hand.

KFF Health News

September 18, 2025

'Integrity Cannot Be Replaced': Ousted CDC Leader Speaks Out

Testimony from former CDC leadership highlighted differences with federal health officials on the process for reviewing and implementing vaccine policies.

KFF Health News

September 12, 2025

FDA Considers Ending Routine Advisory Committees on New Drugs

The FDA move to limit advisory committee involvement in drug approvals has prompted debate on the balance between efficiency and transparency.

KFF Health News

September 10, 2025

Medical Societies Challenge Kennedy

"That you can no longer trust the recommendations out of the CDC is just devastating."

Conexiant

September 10, 2025

Should Kids With Lice Stay in Class?

Debate continues over school head lice policies as parents call for stricter exclusion rules while public health guidance supports in-class management.

KFF Health News