Younger Americans are more likely than older people to say these changes have influenced their decision. Among adults under 30 who are familiar with the CDC’s changes, about half say these changes have had at least a minor influence. That compares with 36% of those 65 and older.

Three out of four adults in the United States live with conditions that can increase the risk of severe illness. 9 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, cancer, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, heart conditions and chronic liver disease are among the conditions flagged by the CDC. 8

This year’s respiratory virus season comes with some unique challenges. Experts and providers say they’re worried about how misinformation and confusion about new federal COVID-19 vaccine recommendations will affect vaccination rates,

A presentation by scientists on a work group for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel highlighted various alleged “safety uncertainties” of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines,

In a nationally representative survey of more than 5,100 adults, 63% say they are extremely or very confident that routine childhood vaccines are effective at preventing serious illness.

When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines specifically, 83% of Republicans say they don't want the updated shot compared to 44% of Democrats. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

A new survey conducted by Pew Research Center highlights some of the biggest issues in the ongoing controversy over vaccines—and shows that politics continues to have an outsized influence on how people think about and make decisions about getting immunized.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisers added confusion Friday to this fall’s COVID-19 vaccinations — declining to recommend them for anyone and leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.Until now, the vaccinations had been ...