Healthwatch: Are Maryland's immunization practices and access in jeopardy?

By Tom Hall,

Teria Rogers, Sam Bermas-Dawes

Published July 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2021, file photo, a pharmacist prepares a syringe of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19, at Queen Anne Healthcare, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Seattle. The newest booster won’t be available until the FDA and CDC fully recommend it. It also won’t be necessary for everyone, experts told WYPR. — In this Jan. 8, 2021, file photo, a pharmacist prepares a syringe of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19.

Dr. Leana Wen joins Midday for our monthly series, Healthwatch. This month, she discusses public concern for future access to flu, COVID, and measles vaccines. Additionally, she provides federal resources beyond the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for reliable information on vaccines and health.