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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
CDC reports highly severe flu season with startlingly high number of child deaths Flu vaccination rate for U.S. children has plummeted from about 64% five years ago to 49% this season

May 5, 2025
Cases finally start to decline after one of the worst-ever flu seasons

March 7, 2025
Warmer weather arrives but don't get complacent - Flu season is still going strong This winter has been one of the "worst" flu seasons in years according to the Department of Health

February 24, 2025
RSV, Norovirus, Flu, Colds and More: There are a lot of sick people in Minnesota and hospitals are overwhelmed Adding insult to injury, many of the health care staff also are sick

January 9, 2025
FDA approves self-administered flu vaccine

September 23, 2024
The flu is more lethal for kids this season

September 19, 2024
Even scientists who have tracked the bird flu for years are confused by new spread

April 4, 2024