CDC’s ACIP: The Next Generation
On Sept. 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the appointment of five additional members to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The new members—Catherine Stein, PhD; Evelyn Griffin, MD; Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA; Kirk Milhoan; MD, PhD; and Raymond Pollak, MD—bring […]
COVID-19 Shots Associated with Neuropsychiatric Disorders
A 2025 study published in the International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science examined whether mRNA COVID-19 shots are linked to neuropsychiatric conditions, raising questions about their potential to damage the brain and mental health. The researchers, most of which are affiliated with The Wellness Company and the McCullough Foundation, note that the mRNA […]
FDA Revokes EUA Status for COVID-19 Shots
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has revoked emergency use authorization (EUA) for the COVID-19 shots. The federal government had relied on the EUA status to justify release of the COVID-19 biologicals in December 2020 for public distribution without full licensure by the FDA.1 On Aug. 27, 2025, DHHS Secretary Robert F. […]
AAP and CDC Disagree on Vaccine Use Recommendations
Following new childhood vaccine use recommendations issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released its own childhood vaccine schedule that differs from the CDC’s new recommendations.1 Citing “evidence based” guidelines, the AAP issued a press release stating, “It (the AAP childhood vaccine schedule) differs […]
The Creation of New ICD-10 Codes for Post-COVID Vaccine Syndrome
“If you define the problem correctly, you almost have the solution.” ― Steve Jobs Definitions matter. In almost any context, problems left undefined inevitably remain problems left unsolved. For this reason, healthcare professionals worldwide rely upon the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), a standardized system used to categorize and code diseases, symptoms, and […]
DHHS Cancels $500 Million in Funding for mRNA Vaccine Development
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced on Aug. 5, 2025 that DHHS is canceling $500 million in vaccine development projects, specifically those using mRNA technology. The decision affects 22 projects, including contracts with Emory University and Tiba Biotech. Proposals from Pfizer, Sanofi Pasteur, CSL Seqirus, Gritstone, and others […]