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Vaccine Vigilance Lost: Pennsylvania’s Public Health in Peril

Just a couple of decades ago, Pittsburgh’s Arsenal Elementary was the frontline of a historic triumph: a sprawling trial of Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine that helped defeat a devastating epidemic. Today, in a tragic echo, the very same schools that once pioneered medical breakthroughs are at high risk of harboring measles outbreaks, a preventable disease […]

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Society

Navigating Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation

We are continuously challenged by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. These issues have been central to discussions at several international forums and publications, including a special section on trust in public health by the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH). Building trust and trustworthiness in public health has emerged as a crucial theme for 2026, highlighting […]

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Policy

The Implications of RFK Jr.’s Changes to the Childhood Vaccine Schedule on Public Health

Recently, RFK Jr. announced sweeping changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, raising significant concerns among public health experts. As the new policy takes effect, various stakeholders, from medical professionals to parents, are grappling with understanding the potential implications of these modifications. Understanding the Changes The alterations involve recommendations from RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory […]

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Global

The MPOX Wake-Up Call: Time to Decolonize Health

It began, as so many outbreaks do, with a sense of déjà vu. In early 2024, as new cases of MPOX spread through the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries, vaccines were already being distributed to Europe and North America. But across much of Africa—the region bearing the heaviest burden—clinicians waited months for […]

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Communication

Speaking to MAHA Audiences: What New Research Says About Vaccine Attitudes

A new study published in Health Education & Behavior offers a powerful insight that can transform how we communicate about vaccines—especially with MAHA audiences who value medical autonomy, harm reduction, and transparent evidence. The research finds that vaccine hesitancy is not a simple “pro-vs-anti” divide. Instead, people fall into five distinct clusters, each shaped by […]

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Research

Vaccine Hesitancy and for Public Health

Vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a significant public health issue with potentially dire consequences. We are seeing mandates in many states being rolled back, most recently in Florida. This phenomenon is not only affecting human health but has also infiltrated veterinary medicine, causing concern among health experts worldwide. Vaccine Hesitancy in Veterinary Medicine The New […]

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Wellbeing

Are Vaccines Too Expensive to Save Lives?

A century ago, public health was a community project. Governments and public institutions developed vaccines, distributed them, and measured success not by revenue but by lives saved. Today, vaccine development is faster, smarter, and largely private—but the economics driving it may be failing the very people vaccines are meant to protect. A 2025 opinion article […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, October 30, 2025

We’re going to be at APHA next week, partnering with WE in the World to help promote coalition building and generational thinking. If you are also going to be around, be sure to come hang out with us! Here’s what’s in the research this week. What’s in the news? Florida ends vaccine mandate Florida plans […]

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Mental health

The Intersection of Mental Health and Vaccine Trust

Alarming statistics from the United Nations indicate a growing trust crisis impacting vaccine rollouts globally. The report, highlighting the “information and trust crisis” concerning vaccines, poses a significant threat to immunization efforts and the fight against preventable diseases. This trust crisis coexists with another burgeoning issue: mental health, as reported by the UN Secretary-General in […]

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Technology

Innovative Needle-Free Vaccines

In today’s rapidly evolving health landscape, the development of needle-free vaccines presents a revolutionary advancement for public health, offering safer, more accessible, and efficacious delivery methods. These innovations come at a crucial time as global societies contend with a complex array of public health challenges. Needle-Free Vaccine Technology: An Overview Needle-free vaccine technologies have been […]

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Global

WHO Reaffirms Vaccine Safety Amid US Autism Claims

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently reaffirmed the safety of vaccines, countering claims circulating in the U.S. associating vaccines with autism. This discussion has been rekindled by recent remarks from the U.S. leadership, stirring both public and scientific communities. Vaccines and Autism: Dissecting the Claims Historical debates around vaccines often cite autism as a […]

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News

Chaos at CDC: RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Admits It Has No Data

At a chaotic meeting this week, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), now led by members handpicked by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., struggled through votes on critical childhood vaccines and ultimately punted on a major change after acknowledging they lacked data. On day one, the panel voted to revoke its recommendation for the […]

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