U.S. health officials reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children
Tue Jan 06 4:47 am
U.S. health officials have announced major changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of diseases children are routinely protected against from 17 to 11.
Health officials slash the number of vaccines recommended for all kids
Mon Jan 05 3:41 pm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The action follows a presidential memorandum ordering a review of the U.S. schedule.
Rideshare union rights, social media limits and other state laws taking effect Jan. 1
Thu Jan 01 8:06 am
Every new year, public media reporters across the country bring us some of the new state laws taking effect where they are. Here are six in 2026.
Exposure to extreme heat can lead to developmental setbacks in kids, research says
Fri Dec 12 6:26 am
New research suggests that for some children exposure to extreme heat could lead to setbacks on key developmental milestones.
Hepatitis B: What parents should know about the virus and the vaccine
Thu Dec 04 5:00 am
For decades, newborns in the U.S. have been given the hepatitis B vaccine. This could change. A CDC vaccine advisory panel may vote to end that routine vaccination. Here's what parents should know.
Epidemiologist discusses the proposed changes to the childhood vaccination schedule
Thu Dec 04 4:29 am
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about Thursday's federal vaccine advisory committee meeting and proposed changes to the child vaccination schedule.
The state of childhood vaccination in the U.S.
Wed Dec 03 4:34 pm
With childhood vaccination rates already declining, a vaccine advisory committee to the CDC considers changing the vaccine schedule, including dropping the universal hepatitis B vaccine for newborns.
Pediatrician weighs in on CDC's new vaccine guidance and what it means for parents
Mon Nov 24 5:03 pm
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Dr. James Campbell, an expert on childhood infectious diseases, about the CDC's new messaging on the relationship between vaccines and autism.
Recalled baby formula linked to a botulism outbreak may still be in some stores
Thu Nov 20 2:08 pm
A botulism outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen babies in 15 states has been linked to ByHeart formula sold nationwide. Here's what to know about it.
How the time change could help teens rest
Sat Nov 01 5:44 pm
The switch to standard time offers sleep-deprived teenagers a rare chance to catch up on much-needed rest.
