Dr. Georges C. Benjamin
Coverage of Dr. Georges C. Benjamin in the Nexus archive.
- Public health expert blasts Trump’s executive order on childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump signed an executive order recommending revamped childhood vaccine guidelines, including separating the MMR vaccine and altering universal Hepatitis B recommendations. Public health expert Dr. Georges Benjamin heavily criticized the changes, warning they would create additional burdens for parents and move away from established medical practices. Senator Bill Cassidy also stated that the new executive order was wrong.
- FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, for adults 50 years and older, issuing an accelerated approval for those 65 and older. The vaccine was found to be about 27% more effective than standard flu shots in a study involving over 40,000 adults. Officials anticipate the shot will be ready in time for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season.