Vaccines

US CDC deputy director to leave Trump administration, paper says

The departure follows changes in the US government’s vaccine policy.

Ebola vaccine trial begins in Democratic Republic of Congo

The so-called Tumaini trial is a single trial framework that can test the safety, efficacy and immunogenicity of multiple vaccines.

Early US flu season, current strain may signal risk for younger people; doctors urge shots

While most children recover, flu can be deadly, especially for the very youngest and those with underlying health conditions.

Kennedy’s vaccine plan could cause surge in hepatitis B, study finds

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr and his associates have argued that hepatitis B is primarily a sexually transmitted disease.

Bangladesh’s battle to contain measles outbreak a ‘real warning’ to other nations, experts say

So far, 1,147 people have died of measles in Bangladesh, with 94% of reported deaths among children under five years old, the WHO said.

India found itself ‘let down miserably’ during Covid-19, says minister

India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal clarified that the criticism was not directed at any particular nation.

There’s a better way to fight the next pandemic. Here’s how Singapore can help

Singapore can play a role in helping the WHO with vaccine approvals as the world draws lessons from the challenges it faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Trust in science falls as Covid-19 era confidence fades: Survey

According to the survey, 72% of people expressed at least some trust in science in 2025, down from 80% in 2020.

askST

Do I have to pay for the Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes part of the national immunisation schedule?

Covid-19 vaccines continue to be free of charge for all Singapore citizens, permanent residents, long-term and certain short-term pass holders.

US measles outbreak: CDC offers states US$100 million in support

The funding is intended for immunisation programmes and for efforts to improve measles surveillance.

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