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CDC drops hepatitis B shot recommendation for some infants

The move marks the Trump administration's first major change to the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule.

Axios

CDC defends measles response as outbreaks continue to balloon across US: ‘Any attempts to spin this are baseless’

There have been more than 1,900 cases across the country so far in 2025 - reaching a 25-year high

The Independent UK

Salmonella-Tainted Eggs Sicken 63 People - Check Your Fridge, Health Officials Warn

Health officials have confirmed that salmonella-contaminated eggs have sickened at least 63 people, prompting urgent warnings for consumers to check their fridges for affected products.

International Business Times UK

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Trump news at a glance: US president condemned over comments about Rob Reiner

Lawmakers from both sides criticize ‘petty’ posts; Trump seeking $10bn in damages from BBC – key US politics stories from 15 December 2025

The Guardian - US

Newsom appoints ex-CDC officials to lead California’s new public health network

Dr Susan Monarez to head PHNIX, a response to Trump administration’s dismantling of public health safeguards

The Guardian - US

Almost 3 million have already been affected by this year’s flu. Here are the states hit the hardest

More than 127 million flu vaccine doses have been handed out this season

The Independent UK

Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come

It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S. New government data posted Friday shows that as of last week, flu activity was high in four states — Colorado, Louisiana, New Jersey and New York…

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RFK Jr is a danger to public health – but local Maha laws could be a bigger threat

An array of under-the-radar initiatives are taking hold across the US, often tied to immunization, fluoridation and raw milk

The Guardian - US

The United States CDC has abandoned science in its new advice about vaccines and autism

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its long-standing guidance about vaccines and autism.

The Conversation

Baby formula tied to botulism outbreak could have been in American stores since 2022 as massive recall continues

The infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart formula has expanded following the company’s full product recall last month

The Independent UK

South Carolina officials report ‘accelerating’ measles outbreak

Thanksgiving travel and low vaccination rates have contributed to 27 new cases in state during past week

The Guardian - US

This RFK Jr.-founded group demands the FDA kill the COVID vaccine

An anti-vaccine organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed a petition to remove the shots from the market.

Axios

Doctors warn that not getting enough sleep could take years off your life — here's how much you need per night

New study explores link between insufficient sleep and decreased life expectancy. Here’s why, plus practical advice on how to get the rest you need.

Tom’s Guide

Lawyers say new CDC policy may violate federal disability law - Roll Call

HHS policy would strip CDC supervisors of the ability to approve telework reasonable accommodation requests.

Roll Call

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Diagnostic dilemma: Man caught rabies from organ transplant after donor was scratched by skunk

A Michigan man died of rabies despite having no recent exposure to a potentially infected animal.

The Independent UK

What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?

The nation’s leading doctors groups are in a standoff with federal health officials over vaccines

Reason

Trump Is Still Claiming He Saves '25,000 American Lives' When He Blows Up a Suspected Drug Boat

So far, by the president's reckoning, he has prevented 650,000 U.S. drug deaths—eight times the number recorded last year.

International Business Times

We Must Revolutionize How We Manage Chronic Disease in America: Time For a Whole Person Model That Works

According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 76.4% of American adults, around 194 million people, reported at least one chronic condition. Among those, more than half live with multiple chronic conditions, and younger Americans are increasingly affected.

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Benzinga

Drugmakers Briefed As Vaccine Skeptics Like RFK Jr. Probe RSV Therapy Risks

U.S. regulators are taking a fresh look at infant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antibody treatments after concerns raised by vaccine skeptics prompted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health leadership team to initiate new safety inquiries.

The Guardian - US

Man dies of rabies after kidney transplant from donor who saved kitten from skunk

Michigan man received kidney transplant from donor who had fought off a skunk and was later found unresponsive

The Independent UK

More than 100 cruise passengers sick from norovirus in 21st outbreak onboard this year, says CDC

The outbreak aboard the round-the-world cruise was reported in late November to U.S. officials

Reason

Boat Strike Inquiry

Plus: Hep B vaccines, national parks nonsense, Trump involvement in Netflix deal, and more...

Evening Standard

Panic as deadly infection outbreak on 133-day cruise leaves over 100 people sick

Passengers’ world trip has been thrown into disarray by norovirus virus

The Guardian - US

Experts fear for US childhood vaccine schedule after hepatitis B guideline change

Pediatricians say panel’s decision will create confusion and access issues, and condemn ‘parody of public health’

International Business Times UK

RFK Jr.-Led Vaccine Advisory Panel Ends Hep B Vaccine Recommendation for Newborns

The CDC panel, led by RFK Jr. appointees, ends routine newborn hepatitis B vaccine recommendation, igniting criticism from public healthcare experts.

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