Asking questions is smart – it's how we make informed choices.
When it comes to vaccines, asking questions helps you make the best decisions for yourself and your family.
What are the risks of infectious diseases?
How are vaccines tested before approval and monitored for safety?
How are vaccines made and what goes into them?
How do we know that vaccines do not cause autism?
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May 12, 2026 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is quietly overseeing a cross-agency push to examine the potential role of vaccines in mounting rates of chronic disease in the U.S.—a common rallying cry among immunization skeptics—according to The New York Times, which spoke to multiple people reportedly familiar with the effort. Those anonymous sources described the inquiry as a top priority for the HHS chief.
May 12, 2026 Marty Makary’s nine lives atop his agency are over. The embattled Food and Drug Administration commissioner is resigning from his role Tuesday after 13 months leading the federal agency, according to an administration official granted anonymity to discuss the development.
May 8, 2026 The White House is considering naming FDA Deputy Commissioner Kyle Diamantas, who heads up the agency's food group, as acting commissioner of the agency to replace current head Marty Makary, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
May 7, 2026 The White House is withdrawing the nomination of former Fox News medical contributor Janette Nesheiwat for U.S. surgeon general, marking at least the second health-related pick from President Donald Trump to be pulled from Senate consideration.
Apr 30, 2026 President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a new nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole Saphier, putting an end to months of speculation about whether the Senate would confirm his prior pick, Dr. Casey Means.
Apr 29, 2026 The Trump administration has appealed a Massachusetts federal judge’s ruling that blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent overhaul of the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule.
Apr 23, 2026 The US is asking a federal court to pause a pending case over Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s shakeup of the childhood vaccine schedule while it weighs an appeal.
Apr 16, 2026 President Trump announced that he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mar 25, 2026 The White House will delay naming a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention past a Wednesday deadline and the current acting director, Jay Bhattacharya, will continue to oversee the agency, a health department spokesperson said.
Mar 18, 2026 The Food and Drug Administration official in charge of reviewing infectious disease products is leaving the agency, according to an email viewed by STAT.
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