https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysph/news-rss/?keywordId=109&orgId=109082&title=Recent+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale School of Public Health en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Fri, 15 May 2026 09:40:54 Z https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/measles-outbreak-costs-explode-in-us-study-flags-7-8bn-crisis-as-vaccination-rates-decline/4207976/?ref=world_hp https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/measles-outbreak-costs-explode-in-us-study-flags-7-8bn-crisis-as-vaccination-rates-decline/4207976/?ref=world_hp Study flags 7.8bn crisis as vaccination rates decline. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2026/03/17/opinion-vaccination-is-not-just-about-personal-choice-in-ct-or-elsewhere/ https://www.courant.com/2026/03/17/opinion-vaccination-is-not-just-about-personal-choice-in-ct-or-elsewhere/ Herd immunity is about more than just eliminating transmission by reaching an often unattainable threshold of population-level protection, YSPH Professors Virginia Pitzer and Gregg Gonsalves say in this Op-Ed. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/school-news-feb-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/school-news-feb-2026/ YSPH launches the Future of Health Innovation Hub, a Yale team leads water study in East Palestine, Ohio, what to know about the new childhood vaccination recommendations — and more. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/schwartz-zink-to-serve-on-vaccine-integrity-advisory-board/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/schwartz-zink-to-serve-on-vaccine-integrity-advisory-board/ Dr. Jason L. Schwartz, PhD, and Dr. Anne Zink, MD, have been appointed to the Board of Advisers of the Vaccine Integrity Project, a new initiative launched by the University of Minnesota that provides trusted, science-based information on vaccines. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/what-parents-should-know-about-the-new-childhood-immunization-schedule/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/what-parents-should-know-about-the-new-childhood-immunization-schedule/ The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new childhood immunization schedule represents one of the most dramatic changes in childhood disease prevention policy in decades. Yale School of Public Health vaccine expert Dr. Jason L. Schwartz, PhD, explains the new vaccine schedule — and what it means for parents and families. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs-radio-on-demand-011f4/episodes/we-take-a-deeper-dive-into-the-reduction-of-the-vaccine-schedule-for-kids-a301c https://www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs-radio-on-demand-011f4/episodes/we-take-a-deeper-dive-into-the-reduction-of-the-vaccine-schedule-for-kids-a301c KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott speaks with Dr. Jason Schwartz, Yale Professor of Public Health (Health Policy), about the CDC's new childhood immunization schedule. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/well/childhood-vaccine-schedule-cdc-changes.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/well/childhood-vaccine-schedule-cdc-changes.html The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made major changes to the national childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of diseases that children are advised to be vaccinated against from 17 to 11. YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz says there’s an enormous body of evidence supporting all of the vaccines' safety, effectiveness, and value. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2025/12/23/trump-rfk-vaccine-schedule-healthcare-sector-considers-response/ https://www.statnews.com/2025/12/23/trump-rfk-vaccine-schedule-healthcare-sector-considers-response/ The health sector is working to navigate what could be the most significant changes to the U.S. vaccine program in decades. YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz expresses his concern about how the changes will impact vaccine policies in individual states. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-report-sounds-alarm-on-health-fallout-from-mrna-vaccine-funding-cuts/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-report-sounds-alarm-on-health-fallout-from-mrna-vaccine-funding-cuts/ A new report from the Yale School of Public Health warns that the U.S. government’s abrupt cancellation of funding for mRNA vaccine research could have devastating health and economic consequences for the nation. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://san.com/cc/federal-vaccine-guidance-is-changing-heres-what-that-means-for-americans/ https://san.com/cc/federal-vaccine-guidance-is-changing-heres-what-that-means-for-americans/ YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz discusses recent changes in federal and state vaccine policies and their potential impact on families. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/doctors-clash-trump-administration-vaccines-parents-uncertain/3814021/ https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/doctors-clash-trump-administration-vaccines-parents-uncertain/3814021/ The nation’s leading doctors' groups are in a standoff with federal health officials who are changing long-standing vaccine schedules. YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz says many doctors and patients rely on federal experts for treatment guidance. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2025-12-09/ct-doctors-react-to-cdcs-changing-pediatric-vaccine-recommendations https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2025-12-09/ct-doctors-react-to-cdcs-changing-pediatric-vaccine-recommendations Changing federal guidance on vaccines has Connecticut health officials very concerned. Health experts worry that fear and confusion about vaccines could bring back diseases that the U.S. had forgotten. YSPH Associate Professor Dr. Jason Schwartz joins the conversation. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/well/flu-shot-vaccine-cost-side-effects.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/well/flu-shot-vaccine-cost-side-effects.html It's that time of year when people need to plan on getting vaccinated for flu, COVID, and RSV if they are eligible. YSPH Dean Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, says it's a good idea to get all the vaccinations at about the same time, as people at risk of one of the respiratory infections are likely at risk for the others. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/epidemiologist-breaks-down-new-restrictions-on-covid-shots https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/epidemiologist-breaks-down-new-restrictions-on-covid-shots Many Americans who want to get the newest COVID vaccines may now have a harder time doing so. The Food and Drug Administration has given limited approval for the shots to adults 65 and older or those who are "high risk" for severe disease. Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, YSPH adjunct professor and founder of the Your Local Epidemiologist newsletter, discusses the new guidelines. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://apnews.com/article/rfk-kenndy-vaccines-injury-compensation-lawsuit-gardasil-4a8ff2cec127d6ae7ddaf0f4f3479283 https://apnews.com/article/rfk-kenndy-vaccines-injury-compensation-lawsuit-gardasil-4a8ff2cec127d6ae7ddaf0f4f3479283 YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz is concerned about a proposal to expand the government's vaccine injury program. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://chw.princeton.edu/news/podcast-alarming-shifts-us-vaccine-policy-%E2%80%93-and-what-we-can-do-about-it https://chw.princeton.edu/news/podcast-alarming-shifts-us-vaccine-policy-%E2%80%93-and-what-we-can-do-about-it In this episode, the Princeton Pulse Podcast explores recent developments in federal vaccine policy that have public officials deeply worried, along with strategies for reducing vaccine hesitancy and restoring public trust. YSPH's Dr. Jason Schwartz shares his insights as an invited guest on the program. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://accuracy.org/release/vaccine-intentions-of-parents/ https://accuracy.org/release/vaccine-intentions-of-parents/ Between 35 and 40 percent of pregnant women and parents of young kids in the U.S. plan to fully vaccinate their child according to medical guidance. YSPH Dean Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, an emergency physician, discusses the current challenges of promoting important vaccines such as those for polio and measles. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/16/metro/rfk-jrs-maha-health-expert-zoom/?s_campaign=8315:varf https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/16/metro/rfk-jrs-maha-health-expert-zoom/?s_campaign=8315:varf When public health experts and MAHA activists broke bread together, they found more in common than they expected. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-10/why-rfk-jr-fired-cdc-vaccine-panel-and-what-it-means-for-health-policy?srnd=all https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-10/why-rfk-jr-fired-cdc-vaccine-panel-and-what-it-means-for-health-policy?srnd=all Yale School of Public Health Associate Professor Jason Schwartz, an expert in health policy, says that dismissing the current committee that advises the U.S. government on vaccine safety and policy could increase vaccine hesitancy and make government vaccine recommendations less clear. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2025/04/29/fda-vaccine-criticism-seeping-into-official-policy-rfk-jr-marty-makary/ https://www.statnews.com/2025/04/29/fda-vaccine-criticism-seeping-into-official-policy-rfk-jr-marty-makary/ FDA vaccine oversight is shifting, with increased scrutiny and mixed messaging sparking concerns among health experts. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/timing-of-rsv-immunization-matters-for-infant-protection/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/timing-of-rsv-immunization-matters-for-infant-protection/ A long-acting monoclonal antibody prevents serious RSV illness in most infants. But timing matters to ensure maximum effectiveness. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:00 Z https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/vaccination-rates-covid-pandemic-rcna194486 https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/vaccination-rates-covid-pandemic-rcna194486 Five years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, experts worry that vaccine misinformation and barriers to health care have weakened trust in one of our most valuable public health tools — vaccines — with devastating consequences we're only just beginning to see. YSPH Dean Megan L. Ranney comments. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs-radio-on-demand-011f4/episodes/rfk-jr-says-hes-not-anti-vaccine-in-senate-confirmation-hearing-a9f27 https://www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs-radio-on-demand-011f4/episodes/rfk-jr-says-hes-not-anti-vaccine-in-senate-confirmation-hearing-a9f27 YSPH Associate Professor Dr. Jason Schwartz, an expert in vaccination policy, history of medicine, and the structure and function of scientific expert advice to the government, is KCBS radio's featured guest in this Ask the Expert segment as Senate confirmation hearings begin for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - President Trump's choice as the next leader of the Department of Health and Human Services. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2024/11/28/yale-unc-study-looks-at-timing-for-covid-19-booster-heres-what-they-found/ https://www.courant.com/2024/11/28/yale-unc-study-looks-at-timing-for-covid-19-booster-heres-what-they-found/ According to Yale, the study findings “have significant implications for public health policy and individual decision-making.” Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-study-vaccinating-young-children-for-mpox-would-significantly-reduce-deaths-in-the-drc/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-study-vaccinating-young-children-for-mpox-would-significantly-reduce-deaths-in-the-drc/ Vaccinating children under five-years-old in endemic mpox regions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) would significantly reduce the number of deaths in the country, according to a new analysis by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/new-xec-covid-variant-symptoms-rcna171502 https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/new-xec-covid-variant-symptoms-rcna171502 Albert Ko, MD, Raj and Indra Nooyi Professor of Public Health and Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) and of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at Yale, explains how two different SARS-CoV-2 variants can recombine with each other, causing a new strain. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-wheelhouse/2024-08-28/anti-vaccine-rhetoric-has-hit-the-campaign-trail https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-wheelhouse/2024-08-28/anti-vaccine-rhetoric-has-hit-the-campaign-trail Former President Donald Trump has promised that, if re-elected to the presidency, he would cut federal funding for any schools with a vaccine or mask mandate. His promises highlight the continued politicization of CDC-recommended public health best practices. Yale School of Public Health Associate Professor Gregg Gonsalves joins a discussion on anti-vaccine rhetoric during the current election. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.axios.com/2024/08/27/vaccine-hesitancy-back-to-school-shots https://www.axios.com/2024/08/27/vaccine-hesitancy-back-to-school-shots U.S. parents still overwhelmingly support childhood vaccinations. But kindergarten exemptions rose to a median of 3% nationally during the 2022-2023 school year, up from 2.7% the year before. YSPH Dean Megan L. Ranney comments. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20240430/new-variant-sparks-summer-covid-surge-warning?src=RSS_PUBLIC https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20240430/new-variant-sparks-summer-covid-surge-warning?src=RSS_PUBLIC A new COVID-19 variant nicknamed FLiRT is threatening to cause a summer wave of COVID infections. Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-research-team-awarded-dollar4-million-grant-to-evaluate-new-immunizations-for-infant-rsv/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-research-team-awarded-dollar4-million-grant-to-evaluate-new-immunizations-for-infant-rsv/ A multidisciplinary team of Yale scientists has received a $4-million federal grant to study the effectiveness of a new vaccine and monoclonal antibody shot designed to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/health/mpox-vaccines-gay-bisexual.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/health/mpox-vaccines-gay-bisexual.html The 2022 outbreak of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, was curbed in large part by drastic changes in behavior among gay and bisexual men, and not by vaccination, according to a new analysis published on Thursday in the journal Cell. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2024/02/22/florida-policy-set-amid-measles-outbreak-alarms-vaccination-proponents/ https://www.statnews.com/2024/02/22/florida-policy-set-amid-measles-outbreak-alarms-vaccination-proponents/ A Florida state policy set amid a measles outbreak in Broward County has vaccination proponents aghast, with many saying it leaves unvaccinated children especially vulnerable to the highly contagious disease. YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz calls the move "stunning" but not entirely unexpected. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2024/01/22/flu-vaccine-demand-covid-vaccine/ https://www.statnews.com/2024/01/22/flu-vaccine-demand-covid-vaccine/ Americans who regularly get a flu shot are just the type of people you’d expect would routinely get vaccinated against Covid. Yet as the statistics reveal, even many of them appear to have declined the latest booster. YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz sees the discrepancy as a warning sign. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-rsv-vaccines-would-dramatically-reduce-illness-and-death-in-us-if-implemented-at-influenza-vaccination-levels/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-rsv-vaccines-would-dramatically-reduce-illness-and-death-in-us-if-implemented-at-influenza-vaccination-levels/ Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines recently approved for people 60 and older would dramatically reduce the disease’s significant burden of illness and death in the United States if they were widely adopted like annual influenza vaccines, a new study has found. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/readers-respond/bs-ed-rr-vaccination-season-covid-flu-rsv-letter-20231130-qpttlvl7m5hmjnqdd4sp5znwci-story.html https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/readers-respond/bs-ed-rr-vaccination-season-covid-flu-rsv-letter-20231130-qpttlvl7m5hmjnqdd4sp5znwci-story.html We are amid the “triple-demic” of respiratory illnesses season that includes a significant increase in U.S. COVID-19 hospitalizations alongside annual seasonal surges in respiratory viruses like influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). YSPH Professor Sten Vermund offers timely guidance on how people can best protect themselves in this opinion piece. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/11/10/chikungunya-vaccine-approved-mosquito-bites/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/11/10/chikungunya-vaccine-approved-mosquito-bites/ The Food and Drug Administration has approved the world’s first vaccine to prevent chikungunya, a mosquito-borne illness that can cause debilitating joint pain for months to years. YSPH Dr. Albert Ko comments. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://themessenger.com/health/child-vaccination-rates-measles-anti-vax https://themessenger.com/health/child-vaccination-rates-measles-anti-vax Pakistan made headlines around the world when officials announced they’re considering throwing parents in jail for failing to vaccinate their kids among a resurgence in polio cases. While such draconian measures are unthinkable in the United States, it’s not hard to imagine a future where the re-emergence of once-eradicated diseases becomes increasingly common. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:00:00 Z https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/peter-hotez-opposing-the-anti-science-movement https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/peter-hotez-opposing-the-anti-science-movement In a special episode of the Health & Veriutas podcast, Dr. Howard P. Forman and Dr. Harlan M. Krumholz are joined by the virologist and advocate Peter Hotez to discuss his new book, The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: A Scientist’s Warning. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09/13/covid-new-normal-endemic/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09/13/covid-new-normal-endemic/ With some level of immunity nearly ubiquitous across the country, many people are wondering when — or if — we can stop treating the coronavirus differently from other common respiratory ailments. Experts say the answer will vary, depending on people’s individual tolerance for risk and the changing landscape of variants and boosters. Featuring YSPH's Gregg Gonsalves. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/infectious-diseases/is-it-safe-to-get-multiple-vaccines-at-the-same-time/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/infectious-diseases/is-it-safe-to-get-multiple-vaccines-at-the-same-time/ Experts weigh in on whether it's safe to get more than one vaccine at the same time. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09/11/covid-vaccine-new-booster/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/09/11/covid-vaccine-new-booster/ The FDA approved new coronavirus booster vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna as the respiratory illness season nears. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/09/08/yale-researchers-develop-nasal-spray-mrna-vaccine-for-covid-19/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/09/08/yale-researchers-develop-nasal-spray-mrna-vaccine-for-covid-19/ Yale researchers, led by Professor Mark Saltzman, have successfully created an mRNA no-shot COVID vaccine, which successfully protects against COVID-19 in mice. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/high-levels-of-exposure-to-the-covid-19-virus-may-reduce-protection-provided-by-vaccination-and-prior-infection-study-finds/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/high-levels-of-exposure-to-the-covid-19-virus-may-reduce-protection-provided-by-vaccination-and-prior-infection-study-finds/ High levels of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 may reduce or overcome the protection that vaccination and prior infection provides, according to a new study by researchers from Yale University, the University of Florida, and the Connecticut Department of Correction. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:00:00 Z https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/generalneurology/105697 https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/generalneurology/105697 Judy George recently interviewed Harlan Krumholz, MD, SM, about efforts to understand long COVID and post-vaccination syndrome. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:00:00 Z https://abcnews.go.com/Health/1-6-toddlers-completed-childhood-vaccine-series-study/story?id=101664925 https://abcnews.go.com/Health/1-6-toddlers-completed-childhood-vaccine-series-study/story?id=101664925 Overall, 17.2 percent of children initiated, but did not complete, the combined seven-vaccine early childhood series, according to a study published online July 25 in Pediatrics. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:13:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/12/opinion/pandemic-disease-x-simulation.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/12/opinion/pandemic-disease-x-simulation.html Saad Omer, MBBS, MPH, PhD, Harvey and Kate Cushing Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases), weighs in on the effectiveness of vaccine mandates. Sun, 12 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2023/02/10/responding-pandemic-yale-professors-reflect-covid-19-public-service https://news.yale.edu/2023/02/10/responding-pandemic-yale-professors-reflect-covid-19-public-service As the third anniversary of the pandemic approaches, Abbe R. Gluck and Marcella Nunez-Smith reflect on the roles of a lifetime — creating a national response. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-Pfizer-vaccine-COVID-paxlovid-845882334181 https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-Pfizer-vaccine-COVID-paxlovid-845882334181 An Associated Press review of a claim that Pfizer acknowledged in a statement that it conducted “gain of function” research as part of its development of a vaccine and a separate medical treatment for COVID-19 found the claim is false. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/3-essential-questions-fdas-latest-covid-19-vaccine-recommendations/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/3-essential-questions-fdas-latest-covid-19-vaccine-recommendations/ Dr. Jeffrey Townsend discusses an FDA advisory panel’s recommendation to ‘harmonize’ future COVID-19 vaccines and possibly distribute a single annual dose of vaccine, similar to the flu shot. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/01/25/covid-bivalent-booster-xbb15-infections/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/01/25/covid-bivalent-booster-xbb15-infections/ New CDC data shows updated boosters are cutting risk of getting sick from covid-19 by about half Wed, 25 Jan 2023 04:00:00 Z