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Trump’s CDC cuts could threaten chronic illness and national security, experts warn

Public health leaders worry proposed 53% CDC slash would weaken disease prevention and pose a national security risk

The Guardian - US

Millions of children will bring lice home from school. Here’s what parents can do

The CDC estimates there are up to 12 million head lice infestations annually

The Independent UK

Sexually transmitted disease cases fall, but not syphilis in newborns

New government data shows another decline in sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults, but also a continued rise in syphilis in newborns

The Independent UK

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'Nightmare bacteria' infections are on the rise in the US

Though the numbers are still small, the rate of US cases jumped more than fivefold in recent years.

Euronews

Jon Stewart Roasts Trump Over 'Acetaminophen' Pronunciation: 'We Would Like A Second Opinion'

Comedian Jon Stewart mocked President Donald Trump on The Daily Show after the president struggled to pronounce "acetaminophen" while warning pregnant women about a possible link to autism.

Benzinga

The nation where Trump’s aid cuts are colliding with a deadly Ebola outbreak: ‘What we feared has now happened’

IN FOCUS: As the Democratic Republic of Congo faces its 16th Ebola outbreak, aid cuts mean support for its response is dwindling, writes Rachel Schraer

The Independent UK

Health warning issued as drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ infections continue to rise

It's likely many people are unrecognized carriers of the drug-resistant bacteria, which could lead to community spread

The Independent UK

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Trump rails against Tylenol but autism claims not supported by science

President’s announcement latest move in campaign that seeks to valorize the ‘natural’ – often at women’s expense

The Guardian - US

Trump attacks Tylenol as officials unveil highly contentious conclusions on autism

President says acetaminophen – also known as paracetamol - increases risk when taken by pregnant women, assertion contradicted by research

The Guardian - US

Trump, officials link Tylenol to autism as medical community balks - Roll Call

President Trump and his health team advise against taking Tylenol during pregnancy, rebuking long-standing public health guidance.

Roll Call

Trump makes unproven claim linking Tylenol to autism while doctors insist it’s safe: Latest

RFK Jr has pushed discredited theory that routine vaccinations are responsible for rise in diagnoses

The Independent UK

$States rally to offset fracturing of federal healthcare agencies: ‘Diseases don’t see state lines’$

States rally to offset fracturing of federal healthcare agencies: ‘Diseases don’t see state lines’

Changes to regulatory or information environments will help states decouple from federal health recommendations

The Guardian - US

Ex-CDC director: The last words my father spoke to me—and what they taught me about saving lives

Decades ago, I visited my father in the nursing home as I was about to become New York City health commissioner. I never forgot what he said.

Fortune

Florida airport passenger announces he has 10 cigars, but forgets to add the human skull and bones wrapped in a foil

That escalated quick.

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The Independent UK

How to get a COVID-19 shot and ensure its covered by your insurance

Drugstores are ready to deliver COVID-19 vaccines this fall and insurers plan to cover them, even though the shots no longer come recommended by an important government committee

Axios

COVID shots and pregnancy: The high cost of confusion

If infected and unvaccinated, pregnant patients are at high risk of complications. See: "COVID placenta."

LiveScience

Who is eligible for this year's COVID vaccine? Everything you need to know

After an unusual meeting, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued new recommendations about this year's updated COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel meeting on COVID-19 and childhood vaccines

A vaccine advisory committee handpicked by U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. met in Atlanta for two days this week to consider various vaccine recommendations

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CDC Ends Universal Covid Vaccine Recommendation; Moderna Skids

Moderna stock toppled Friday after advisors to the CDC and Prevention ended the universal recommendation for Covid vaccines.

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr’s vaccine panel votes against recommending prescription for Covid vaccine, emphasizing personal choice

After heated meeting, healthcare professionals and experts left deeply confused about committee’s recommendations

Roll Call

Kennedy’s vaccine advisory panel upends shot recommendations - Roll Call

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel greenlighted a more limited COVID-19 vaccine recommendation Friday.

International Business Times UK

Why RFK Jr.'s Team Hit Pause on Infant Vaccine Vote—Experts Divided

A reconstituted CDC vaccine panel appointed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. postponed a vote to delay the newborn hepatitis B birth dose, keeping the current guidance in place as experts split over safety, timing and public-health risk.

Roll Call

Kash flow and faux recordings — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

FBI Director Kash Patel and former CDC Director Susan Monarez facing lawmakers highlight this week's Congressional Hits and Misses.

The Conversation

Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US

Before the United States began vaccinating all infants at birth with the hepatitis B vaccine in 1991, around 18,000 children every year contracted the virus before their 10th birthday – about half of them at birth. About 90% of that subset developed a chronic infection.

The Independent UK

Kennedy's vaccine advisers weigh COVID-19 shot recommendations

Access to COVID-19 shots is the big question as Health Secretary Robert F

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