British Columbia Expands HPV Vaccine Program to Older Adults

Vaccine safety and regulatory compliance remain key topics globally, with various governments ensuring stringent protocols. In India, Union Health Minister J P Nadda confirmed that the Kerala Medical Services Corporation has strictly followed all testing and certification requirements for rabies vaccines since 2016-17, complying with national drug safety laws. British Columbia has expanded and streamlined its HPV vaccine program to increase cancer prevention, adjusting dosage schedules and extending eligibility to additional groups, including certain adults and immunocompromised individuals. In Tennessee, childhood vaccination requirements align with CDC recommendations, but a recent legislative attempt sought to reduce parental responsibility for ensuring vaccinations, sparking debate over state authority and public health. Meanwhile, in the U.S., HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for inefficiency and lack of fairness, highlighting longstanding concerns about the program's ability to adequately compensate vaccine injuries. These developments reflect ongoing challenges balancing vaccine accessibility, safety, legal accountability, and public trust.