ACIP Vote on Hepatitis B Vaccine Marks Major Shift Toward Restoring Doctor–Patient Decision-Making
IMA today praised ACIP for voting to end the universal recommendation that all newborns receive a Hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth when the mother tests negative for the virus.
HHS Latest Reform Measures Reflect Core Tenets of IMA’s Parents’ Healthcare Bill of Rights
IMA welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) outlining new federal actions to reinforce parental authority in children’s healthcare decisions.
IMA Senior Fellow Dr. Kirk Milhoan Appointed Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Congratulations to IMA Senior Fellow and board-certified pediatric cardiologist Dr. Kirk Milhoan on being appointed Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Independent Docs: “Yes, mRNA Shots Have Led to Unnecessary Childhood Deaths.”
The Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) released a statement today regarding the FDA weekend memo that identified at least 10 children who died after receiving the COVID-19 mRNA shot.
Independent Medical Alliance Responds to New HHS Report Confirming Medical Dangers of Pediatric Sex Transitioning Procedures
IMA praises new HHS report concluding that puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical sex-rejecting interventions carry significant and long-term harms for minors.
36% of Americans Say They Experienced Negative Side Effects from the COVID Shot; One in Ten Report “Significant” Health Impacts
A new national survey by Rasmussen Reports, conducted in November 2025 among 1,292 adults, finds that more than one-third of Americans say they experienced an adverse side effect from the COVID shot, with ten percent describing their side effects as significant.
ICYMI: Pew Study Finds 6 in 10 Americans No Longer Want COVID Shots
“Americans have figured out that mRNA has little value and major downside risks as it relates to COVID. It’s sad that the medical establishment pushed this risky shot against patients’ best interests.” – Dr. Joseph Varon.
Independent Docs: Gov’t Shutdown End Provides “Reset Moment” for Meaningful Healthcare Reform
Following the end of the federal government shutdown, the Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) and President Dr. Joseph Varon call for a national healthcare reset.
Independent Medical Alliance Releases Fourth Edition of the Journal of Independent Medicine
New Volume Expands Global Reach of Independent Science as Public Demand Grows for Transparency in Health Research.
IMA Welcomes Six New Senior Fellows to Its Global Network; Independent Doctors Continue to Grow in Influence Across America’s Healthcare Reform Landscape
The Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) announced today the addition of six distinguished senior fellows to its International Fellowship Program.


