Vaccine - Page 2

April 21, 2026

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announces end to military flu vaccine mandate

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in a video on X that he has signed a Pentagon order to end mandatory flu vaccinations. (Credit: X/@SecWar)

April 15, 2026

Switzerland fires hockey coach who admitted to faking vaccination status for 2022 Beijing Olympics

The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation fired coach Patrick Fischer over a fraudulent vaccination card used to bypass China's COVID-19 rules for the 2022 Olympics.

April 13, 2026

More patients demand ‘unvaccinated’ blood, doctors warn of growing health risks

More patients are requesting unvaccinated blood for transfusions since COVID-19 vaccines were approved, but experts say it poses risks, not benefits.

April 9, 2026

Common vaccine slashes Alzheimer's disease risk when dose is increased

A new study suggests a high-dose flu shot may cut Alzheimer's risk by nearly half in older adults, far outperforming the standard-dose vaccine version.

March 31, 2026

Healing after a heart attack: New injection could help reverse damage

Columbia University scientists developed a two-step RNA therapy that may repair cardiovascular tissue after a heart attack by turning muscles into a "healing protein factory."

March 16, 2026

First case of severe mpox disease reported in major city: ‘Life-threatening’

First severe mpox clade I case identified in NYC resident who traveled abroad. Health officials say local transmission risk remains low for the community.

March 5, 2026

CDC warns of polio risk in over 30 countries as spring break travel ramps up

Health officials stress the importance of updated vaccines as the CDC issues an urgent polio warning for travelers heading to 30-plus countries during spring break.

February 25, 2026

Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

Stanford researchers develop breakthrough nasal spray vaccine that could potentially protect against a variety of infections, like COVID-19 and pneumonia, for several months.

February 24, 2026

Coast Guard reinstates 56 members previously dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines under Biden administration

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump led to the reinstatement of 56 Coast Guard members removed under former President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

February 11, 2026

FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application

FDA refuses Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application, citing inadequate study design, as the company disputes decision, saying it contradicts prior FDA guidance.