CDC's new advisers debate changing guidance on childhood vaccines The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy over their credentials. It's considering making changes to the MMRV vaccine guidance among others. Will Stone
Former CDC director says she was fired for resisting pressure from RFK Jr. Susan Monarez, the ousted director of the CDC, testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday that the health secretary pressured her to rubber stamp vaccine policies without reviewing scientific evidence. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Former CDC leader shares why she decided to leave NPR speaks with Debra Houry, the CDC's former chief medical officer, about her decision to leave her post and her concerns over Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine decisions. Leila Fadel
CDC's vaccine advisers meet this week. Here's how they could affect policy Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake. Pien Huang
CDC pauses remote work arrangements for employees with disabilities, union says Members of a union representing federal workers said it has been waiting for guidance from the CDC and its parent agency on whether telework will be considered an accommodation under its revised policy. Ayana Archie
'Vaccines are the best protection we have.' West Coast states issue their own guidance ahead of feds The alliance released its recommendations just ahead of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee meeting this week; that committee plans to discuss and vote on new Covid vaccine guidelines on Friday. Eilís O'Neill
West Coast governors issue Covid-19 vaccine guidance after CDC concerns The Democratic governors of Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii released a set of immunization guidelines for their states on Wednesday. Amelia Templeton/OPB
Vitamin B3 can help protect against skin cancer. Here's who may benefit Dermatologists often recommend nicotinamide — a form of Vitamin B3 — following skin cancer. A study of nearly 34,000 veterans finds this supplement reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence. Allison Aubrey
Ousted CDC director testifies she was fired for resisting pressure from RFK Jr. Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts. Will Stone
Will U.S. destroy $9.7 million of birth control devices? Humanitarian groups want the birth control devices to be given to countries in need.