CDC’s ACIP Overhaul: A Deep Dive into the New Immunization Advisory Committee

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) held a crucial two-day meeting on June 25th and 26th, 2025, at CDC headquarters in Atlanta. This…

NIH Halts Gain-of-Function Research: A Compliance Update

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has officially announced the termination of gain-of-function research, effective immediately. This significant decision, detailed in a June 18th statement, directly responds to President Donald…

COVID-19’s NB.1.8.1 Variant: Now Dominant in the US?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released concerning new data revealing a significant surge in the prevalence of the COVID-19 NB.1.8.1 variant within the United States. This…

FDA Halts Chikungunya Vaccine for Older Adults: What You Need to Know

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has temporarily suspended the administration of a chikungunya virus vaccine for a segment of the adult population. This decision, announced on June 5th, follows…