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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new childhood immunization schedule represents one of the most dramatic changes in childhood disease prevention policy in decades. Yale School of Public Health vaccine expert Dr. Jason L. Schwartz, PhD, explains the new vaccine schedule — and what it means for parents and families.
- January 06, 2026Source: KCBS radio
KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott speaks with Dr. Jason Schwartz, Yale Professor of Public Health (Health Policy), about the CDC's new childhood immunization schedule.
- January 05, 2026Source: The New York Times
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made major changes to the national childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of diseases that children are advised to be vaccinated against from 17 to 11. YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz says there’s an enormous body of evidence supporting all of the vaccines' safety, effectiveness, and value.
- December 23, 2025Source: STAT
The health sector is working to navigate what could be the most significant changes to the U.S. vaccine program in decades. YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz expresses his concern about how the changes will impact vaccine policies in individual states.
- December 22, 2025
December's Research Roundup highlights a new approach for improving genetic risk prediction using electronic health records, how interstate gun trafficking impacts firearm research, and how deteriorating neighborhoods impact health.
- December 19, 2025Source: JAMA
A new strain of flu has global health experts worried that this year's flu season may be particularly severe. YSPH Senior Fellow Dr. Anne Zink warns that flu surges can affect timely diagnosis and treatment and add strain to overtaxed health care systems.
- December 18, 2025Source: Straight Arrow News
YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz discusses recent changes in federal and state vaccine policies and their potential impact on families.
- December 17, 2025
Yale School of Public Health researchers say that a dramatic increase in the use of opioid disorder medications in residential treatment facilities over the past decade was driven by a new Medicaid reimbursement plan and new treatment facilities entering the market. The insight may prove helpful for policymakers seeking to improve the quality of care.
- December 17, 2025Source: Yale School of Management
The Health & Veritas podcast, hosted by physician-professors Howard Forman and Harlan Krumholz, features lively, informed conversations on health, healthcare, and policy.
- December 16, 2025
Longtime Yale School of Public Health Research and Project Coordinator Kurt Petschke is the recipient of the 2025 Staff Award for Outstanding Service.