Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
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With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved removing safety warnings from several menopausal hormone therapy products. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary joins "The Takeout" to explain what's behind the agency's decision.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
President Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Major Garrett virtually for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss Major's recent COVID-19 diagnosis, how the vaccine can help against new variants, and why people who are fully vaccinated are still getting COVID.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, joins Major for a conversation about U.K.'s approval of COVID-19 vaccines, a vaccine distribution plan for the U.S. and the incoming Biden administration on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, and Congressman Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, join Major for a conversation about congressional leaders' negotiations over a coronavirus relief bill on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Dr. Zeke Emanuel, a leading medical ethicist and former health policy adviser, joins Major to talk about the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic and the odds of finding a successful vaccine before the end of the year, on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
A measles outbreak in South Carolina is now the largest in the U.S. since the disease was eliminated more than 20 years ago. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
The American Academy of Pediatrics, one of the nation's leading medical organizations, released its own vaccine schedule for children and teens which differs from the CDC's vaccine guidelines. The organization said it will continue to recommend routine immunizations against 18 diseases for all children. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
Pharmaceutical company Moderna says it is scaling down its investments in late-stage vaccine trials amid growing opposition to immunizations from U.S. officials. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks it down.
As measles cases rise, a new study finds that opting out of childhood vaccines is becoming more commonplace in parts of the U.S. The research shows that non-medical exemption rates for vaccines have increased in more than half of the counties in the U.S. since the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more on the implications.
Eating ice cream isn't typically thought of as good health advice, but that's how Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel frames it in his new book on aging and living a healthy life, "Eat Your Ice Cream." Emanuel joins "The Takeout" to discuss habits for eating well, along with the Trump administration's recent overhaul of public health.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. flipped the food pyramid, unveiling new dietary guidelines with an emphasis on protein, dairy and healthy fats. Nancy Cordes spoke with Kennedy about the recommended changes.
The White House has taken several actions this week to reshape public health in the U.S., including issuing new dietary guidelines and advising against more childhood vaccines. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about the policy changes.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
There have been at least 11 million cases of the flu so far this season. As cases climb, doctor visits for the flu have hit their highest level in almost three decades, the CDC says. Skyler Henry reports.
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention on Monday announced updated recommendations for childhood vaccines with some significant changes. Dr. Jon LaPook joins to break them down.
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
A measles outbreak in South Carolina is worsening with 138 cases reported in the state. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Dr. Céline Gounder have more.
It's the holiday season, which means it's also flu season, and cases are up. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.