The Weekly Jab
Haley Payne, MPHMy weekly thoughts on what's happening in vaccines, infectious disease, public health, and US health policy. Opinions are my own and not necessarily those of my employer.
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Can They Do That?
This is the first installment in a series I’ve dubbed, “Can They Do That?” In this series, I look at specific state vaccine bills and discuss where their authority starts, where it ends, and the questions that arise in between.
Last...
A Look at the White House's FY2027 Budget Request
Another fiscal year, another President’s Budget Request (PBR).
The Trump administration released it’s request for FY2027 on April 3. Part of the request for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a proposed new agency - t...
US Vaccine Policy In Limbo
On March 16, Judge Brian Murphy granted a preliminary injunction in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) v. Kennedy that temporarily blocked three significant vaccine policy changes from the past year:
- Changes to the Child and Ado...
The State Vaccine Policy Split
Most state legislative sessions are in full swing now and, unsurprisingly, federal vaccine policy upheaval is affecting their agendas.
Currently, vaccine coverage without cost sharing is mandated by federal law for most insurance markets...
What Exactly Is Shared Clinical Decision-Making for Vaccines?
Before I get into it, if you’re a vaccinator, don’t forget to share your story! I’m interested in hearing your perspective about what has and hasn’t changed for you since the start of 2025.
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Sharing (mostly) weekly hot takes on vaccines, infectious diseases, and US health policy. Opinions are my own and not necessarily those of my employer.
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