Dr. Michael Osterholm | Audacy

Minnesota Department of Health taking rare step of bucking new childhood vaccination recommendations by the CDC "I really wanna highlight that there is no new scientific discoveries backing these changes"

January 8, 2026
Here's what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations

January 6, 2026
U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child drawing harsh criticism from medical experts Dr. Michael Osterholm says the decision will lead to more hospitalizations and preventable deaths among children

January 5, 2026
Executive Order announced by Governor Tim Walz looks to safeguard vaccine access across Minnesota "Minnesota will continue to be guided by science and the freedom to seek out medical expertise," said Gov. Walz

September 8, 2025
RFK Jr.'s vow to overhaul vaccine injury program echoes grievances of anti-vaccine movement Health experts and lawyers say updates are needed to help clear a backlog of cases

August 7, 2025
Osterholm shocked by canceling of vaccine funding: "I cannot recall a more dangerous decision that was made than this one" Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the world's leading epidemiologists, says future pandemics will be difficult to stop

August 6, 2025
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development “I don’t think I’ve seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years,” said Dr. Mike Osterholm

August 6, 2025
Kennedy's new vaccine advisers meet for first time with rampant confusion and uncertainty over recommendations "Nothing that's happening with the administration should be a surprise to anyone," says Dr. Michael Osterholm

June 25, 2025
Kennedy says COVID vaccine not recommended for children, pregnant women, draws sharp critique from Osterholm "This was an arbitrary decision made by people who did not have the expertise to do it," Osterholm said

May 27, 2025
CIDRAP, Dr. Michael Osterholm, launch Vaccine Integrity Project to protect vaccine use in the United States

April 24, 2025