Adam Cox+FollowMMR Vaccine Rates Are Dropping—Here’s WhyDid you know MMR vaccination rates for kids in the US have dropped nearly 3% since COVID? That’s after a decade of steady numbers! Most counties saw a dip, and only a handful of states (like CA and NY) went up. The drop is linked to a surge in anti-vax misinformation online. Now, with measles cases spiking (over 1,000 this year!), some states are even making it easier to skip vaccines for school. Herd immunity is slipping, and experts are worried. Wild times! #MMR #Vaccines #PublicHealth #Health80Share
Melanie James+FollowCDC Drops COVID Shots for Kids & Pregnant WomenBig shakeup: COVID vaccines are no longer on the CDC’s recommended list for healthy kids and pregnant women. RFK Jr. announced it, saying it’s a win for “common sense and good science.” But not everyone’s cheering—doctors are worried this will confuse parents and limit access, especially since COVID can still be risky for some kids and pregnant people. Insurance might not cover the shots anymore, either. What do you think—smart move or risky business? #COVID19 #Vaccines #CDC #Health507Share
nheath+FollowFDA’s New COVID Vax Plan Has Docs SplitBig shakeup in the COVID vaccine world! The FDA’s advisors just voted to update shots for the JN.1 strain, but the real drama? The FDA’s hinting at a new plan: only high-risk folks and seniors might get recommended for future boosters, not everyone. Experts are totally split on which strain to target next, and there’s a lot of side-eye about how this will affect vaccine makers like Novavax and Sanofi. Meanwhile, political pushback is heating up. Stay tuned—this could change how we all get vaxxed! #COVID19 #FDA #Vaccines #Health01Share
Barry Miller+FollowWho Can Still Get COVID Shots?Big change alert: The FDA just announced that starting in 2025, only people 65+ or those with certain health conditions will have easy access to COVID vaccines. If you’re younger and healthy, getting your annual shot is about to get way harder. With anti-vax voices gaining power, the days of free-for-all COVID boosters are over. Docs are worried this could mean more unnecessary deaths. What do you think about the new rules? #COVID19 #FDA #Vaccines #HealthNews #PublicHealth #Health12Share
Stephanie Snow+FollowmRNA Vaccines: What’s the Real Deal?mRNA vaccines are getting a ton of buzz—some people are calling them game-changers, others are calling for bans. Here’s the scoop: mRNA tech isn’t new (it’s been around since the ‘60s!) and it basically teaches your body to fight off viruses by making proteins. No, it doesn’t mess with your DNA. Side effects? Mostly mild, like sore arms. The wild part: scientists are now testing mRNA for things like cancer and rare diseases. It’s not magic, but it’s got serious potential! #mRNA #Vaccines #HealthNews #ScienceFacts #MedicalInnovation #Health31Share
Barry Miller+FollowFDA Drops a Bombshell on COVID ShotsBig shake-up at the FDA: they’re now demanding placebo-controlled trials for all new COVID vaccines before they get approved. This is a major switch from how things have been done—no more fast-tracking updates just based on previous data. It’s not clear how this will affect the timing of future COVID shots, but Pfizer and Moderna might have to hustle to meet the new rules before the next wave hits. What do you think—good move or overkill? #FDA #COVID19 #Vaccines #HealthNews #PlaceboTrials #Health25554153Share
Barry Miller+FollowRFK Jr.'s Vaccine Shake-Up Has Experts WorriedRFK Jr. is pushing for stricter vaccine testing rules, and experts are freaking out. The new plan would require all new vaccines—even updates to old ones—to go through placebo-controlled trials. Critics say this could slow down or even block new shots for things like COVID, measles, and polio, making it harder to keep up with outbreaks. Some think it’s a win for transparency, but others warn it could put kids at risk and make vaccines way less available. Wild times for public health! #Vaccines #PublicHealth #RFKJr #HealthNews #VaccineDebate #Health306Share
reyesbrian+FollowNo More Chilled Vaccines?!Imagine vaccines that don’t need a fridge! A UK company just kicked off the first-ever trial of a room-temperature vaccine. This could be a total game-changer for places where keeping things cold is tough. They’re starting with tetanus and diphtheria, but if it works, up to 60 other vaccines could follow. The best part? It could slash vaccine waste in half since so many doses get tossed because of cold-chain issues. Fingers crossed this works! #HealthInnovation #Vaccines #ScienceNews #GlobalHealth #Health10Share
Christian Boone+FollowVaccines That Don’t Need a Fridge?!Imagine vaccines that don’t need to be kept cold—no more worrying about them spoiling in transit! A UK company just started human trials for the world’s first fridge-free vaccine, and it could totally change global health. This shot stays stable from -20°C to 40°C for 18 months, making it way easier to get vaccines to remote places. If all goes well, we could see these game-changers rolling out worldwide by 2027! #HealthInnovation #Vaccines #GlobalHealth #ScienceNews #Health80Share
William Vasquez+FollowWhy Whooping Cough Is Back (Again)Whooping cough is making a comeback in the US, with cases doubling compared to last year. Experts say it’s partly because fewer kids are getting vaccinated and anti-vax attitudes are on the rise. The illness is especially risky for babies, and outbreaks are hitting schools hard. Doctors are worried because herd immunity is slipping—if vaccination rates drop below 95%, everyone’s at higher risk. If you’re due for a booster or expecting a baby, doctors say now’s the time to get protected! #WhoopingCough #Vaccines #PublicHealth #Parenting #HealthNews #Health130Share
