vaccine policy
Coverage of vaccine policy in the Nexus archive.
- US Senate panel backs Trump’s CDC nominee after tense hearing
The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with a 13-10 vote. The confirmation hearing included bipartisan concerns about political interference in vaccine policy, though all GOP members supported her bid and Sen. Tim Kaine was the sole Democrat to back her nomination.
- Trump administration puts religious freedom at heart of US health policy
The Trump administration is prioritizing religious freedom in health policies, which critics argue may impact LGBTQ+ healthcare, abortion access, and vaccine policy. A professor notes this approach could favor conservative Christianity and enable discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.
- The fight over America's vaccine future
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces legal challenges over his efforts to limit vaccine eligibility and narrow immunization schedules, while a court case challenges childhood vaccine recommendations. Public trust in vaccines remains divided, with rising exemptions and political tensions influencing policy debates.