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health-policy22 days ago•10 min saved

ACIP at Crossroads: Evidence vs. Politics in COVID Vaccine Policy

An Op-Ed argues that the reconstituted ACIP is relitigating COVID vaccine safety using an unvalidated PACVS framework, proposing unvalidated diagnostics and dubious prevalence, while ignoring robust VSD surveillance showing no excess mortality post-vaccination; internal dissent among work-group members and a court ruling suggesting the process violated the Administrative Procedure Act highlight concerns that policy is being guided by conclusions rather than evidence. The piece warns that replacing GRADE with a weaker evidentiary standard would undermine vaccine policy across all vaccines, and notes the March meeting was postponed, set against a public health backdrop of measles outbreaks.

via CIDRAP|

#acip #covid-19-vaccines #grade-framework

health3 months ago•9 min saved

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Antigen Composition

The WHO's TAG-CO-VAC recommends updating COVID-19 vaccine antigens to monovalent LP.8.1 to better target circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants, while noting that existing JN.1 lineage vaccines remain suitable. Ongoing surveillance and data collection are emphasized to adapt vaccine strategies as the virus evolves.

via World Health Organization (WHO)|

#antigen-composition #covid-19-vaccines #health

health3 months ago•1 min saved

FDA Commissioner Addresses Rising Public Mistrust in Health Guidance

FDA Commissioner Martin Makary emphasized the need for greater humility and transparency from the government to rebuild public trust in health advice, criticizing recent communication issues and advocating for flexible, science-based decision-making.

via NPR|

#covid-19-vaccines #fda #health

health4 months ago•3 min saved

FDA faces criticism over vaccine safety claims and transparency issues

A group of former FDA leaders criticized the agency's new vaccine safety policies, arguing that they undermine scientific evidence and could harm public health, especially regarding COVID-19 and flu vaccines, amid ongoing political influences on vaccine policy.

via AP News|

#covid-19-vaccines #fda #health

health4 months ago•7 min saved

FDA Proposes Stricter Vaccine Standards Amid Controversies

An FDA official proposed new, vague standards for vaccine testing that could hinder the development and access to vaccines, including demanding randomized controlled trials for vaccines like those for COVID-19 and influenza, which experts argue are impractical and could delay or restrict vaccine availability, especially for vulnerable populations like pregnant women and children.

via CIDRAP|

#covid-19-vaccines #fda #health

health4 months ago•2 min saved

FDA Investigates Child Deaths and Calls for Vaccine Oversight Reforms

The FDA's top vaccine official mentioned a review linking 10 children's deaths to COVID-19 vaccines, prompting calls for more transparency and scrutiny from health experts, who criticize the lack of published data and warn against politicizing vaccine safety.

via ABC News|

#childrens-deaths #covid-19-vaccines #fda

health5 months ago•17 min saved

CDC Panel's Presentation Misrepresents mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Data

A CDC vaccine panel presentation raised safety concerns about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, but experts say these are based on misinterpretations or flawed science, and the vaccines are extensively tested and safe for the public.

via FactCheck.org|

#cdc #covid-19-vaccines #health

health5 months ago•5 min saved

COVID-19 Vaccines May Enhance Cancer Survival and Immunotherapy

Research shows that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines can enhance the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy by 'warming up' cold tumors, significantly improving survival rates in lung and skin cancer patients, potentially leading to a new approach in cancer treatment.

via ZME Science|

#cancer #covid-19-vaccines #health

health5 months ago•4 min saved

mRNA COVID-19 vaccines show promise in enhancing cancer treatment and survival

A study finds that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, like Pfizer and Moderna, can boost the immune system to recognize and kill cancer cells, especially when combined with immunotherapy, potentially extending benefits to more cancer patients. The vaccines act as an immune alarm, helping to turn 'cold' tumors 'hot,' and are being tested in clinical trials for lung cancer.

via Live Science|

#cancer-immunotherapy #clinical-trial #covid-19-vaccines

health5 months ago•0 min saved

mRNA COVID vaccines enhance cancer treatment outcomes and survival

A study by the University of Texas MD Anderson and the University of Florida found that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines not only protect against the virus but also nearly double the median survival time of cancer patients by boosting the immune system.

via The Washington Post|

#cancer #covid-19-vaccines #health

medicine5 months ago•80 min saved

mRNA COVID Vaccines Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy Effectiveness

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines enhance the effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer treatment by stimulating innate and adaptive immune responses, increasing tumor PD-L1 expression, and potentially restoring immune sensitivity in 'cold' tumors, leading to improved survival outcomes in patients with NSCLC and melanoma.

via Nature|

#cancer-immunotherapy #covid-19-vaccines #immune-checkpoint-blockade

health5 months ago•2 min saved

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines show promise in enhancing cancer treatment

Preliminary research suggests that Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines may enhance immune responses in some cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy, potentially improving survival rates, especially in lung and skin cancers, by acting as immune system stimulants beyond their role in fighting COVID-19.

via AP News|

#cancer #covid-19-vaccines #health

health5 months ago•1 min saved

mRNA COVID vaccines show promise in enhancing cancer treatment and survival

A study presented at the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology Congress suggests that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines may enhance survival in patients with advanced lung and melanoma cancers by sensitizing tumors to immunotherapy, nearly doubling median survival times when administered within 100 days of starting immune checkpoint inhibitors.

via CIDRAP|

#cancer-immunotherapy #covid-19-vaccines #health

health6 months ago•15 min saved

Guidance on COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for 2025-2026

Updated COVID-19 vaccines for 2025-2026 are available, with new approval and recommendation processes that emphasize shared clinical decision-making, especially for certain age groups and high-risk populations. The vaccines are broadly accessible, but navigating eligibility and recommendations may be more complex due to recent regulatory and policy changes, potentially affecting vaccine uptake.

via FactCheck.org|

#2025-2026 #cdc #covid-19-vaccines

health6 months ago•7 min saved

Challenges and Delays in COVID-19 Vaccination for Children

Low-income families in the US face delays in accessing Covid-19 vaccines for children due to administrative and policy disruptions, despite the vaccines being recommended and available in other contexts, leaving vulnerable children and their caregivers at risk.

via CNN|

#cdc-vaccine-recommendations #covid-19-vaccines #health