Global mpox vaccine stockpile launched ahead of September operations
A Gavi-funded mpox vaccine stockpile is expected to begin operations later in September, giving countries a standing emergency-access mechanism during outbreaks.
Vaccines
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WHO Prequalifies Three-Dose Maternal RSV Vaccine Presentation
WHO’s new three-dose RSV vaccine presentation could make infant protection easier to procure and deliver in lower-income countries, but rollout still depends on country decisions.
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CDC: Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reached record 4.2%
CDC data show a record kindergarten exemption rate, MMR coverage below its community-immunity benchmark and continued measles activity nationwide.
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Kentucky measles outbreak reaches 25 current cases across seven counties
Kentucky reported 25 current measles cases and 29 total cases in 2026 as of Aug. 27. Here is what exposed residents and families should do next.
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Trump order presses new childhood vaccine framework but changes nothing yet
President Trump’s August 10 order calls for new vaccine categories and separate MMR shots, but it does not immediately change federal or school rules.
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U.S. Measles Cases Surpass All of 2025, CDC Data Show
CDC reports 2,318 confirmed U.S. measles cases as of July 23, already above 2025’s full-year total, while wastewater data offer an additional warning signal.
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Orange County measles cases rise again as Florida total hits 154
Orange County’s measles count climbed again, and Florida now reports 154 cases. Here’s what Orlando-area readers should know about symptoms and MMR shots.