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ACOG released its first maternal immunization schedule formally diverging from federal vaccine recommendations, following its February 2026 withdrawal from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices over concerns about the committee’s scientific integrity.

A Senate investigative report alleged that federal health officials received early signals of myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents and young adults months before public advisories were issued, citing internal agency communications and subpoenaed HHS documents.

The current real-world cohort study examines long-term survival outcomes in the 5 years after a COVID-19 hospitalization for adults with a solid malignancy. The study assessed the impact of vaccination status, vaccine platform, primary tumor site, and cancer treatment.

Investigators surmised that current influenza vaccination programs provide substantial protection but could be further improved by strategies that could mitigate repeat vaccination effects.

“ACP believes it is important for patients and clinicians to have robust vaccine recommendations based on science rather than politics.” — Goldman, Mitchell & Hopkins, Annals of Internal Medicine

The study highlights the importance of integrated preventive measures, especially for adults with traditional risk factors for CVD. Vaccines may play an important role in preventing the risk of CVD.