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CDC dilemma: Nominee may need both MAHA and science chops

As a deadline arrives this week to nominate a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, some Republicans are skeptical the administration will find someone who can check all the boxes necessary for confirmation. The candidate will need the “Make America Healthy Again” mindset of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s…

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The facts on the vaccines the CDC no longer recommends for all kids

FactCheck.org takes a look at the six childhood vaccines that the CDC no longer recommends for all children.

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Controversial US study on hepatitis B vaccines in Africa ‘cancelled’

$1.6m project drew outrage over ethical questions about withholding vaccines proven to prevent disease

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US plan for $1.6m hepatitis B vaccine study in Africa called ‘highly unethical’

Experts decry ‘neocolonialist’ Guinea-Bissau study after Trump administration changed advice for US babies

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’

The Guardian - US

‘Never seen anything like this’: alarm at memo from top US vaccine official

Vinay Prasad memo said at least 10 children had died from Covid vaccination – but offered scant evidence for claim

The Guardian - US

Experts say strict new FDA protocol for vaccine approval is ‘dangerous and irresponsible’

Lead FDA vaccine regulator announced new approval process after claiming Covid vaccine had killed 10 children

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RFK Jr.'s next vaccine target

The federal government is poised to reopen the safety debate about aluminum in vaccines.

Axios

Alarm as CDC calls for separate MMR vaccines despite measles outbreak

Concerns that three separate shots would be more costly and time-consuming, and keep kids from being vaccinated

The Guardian - US

Trump and RFK Jr claim Tylenol is linked to autism. Here’s why scientific experts say that’s a lie

Doctors say Tylenol remains the safest drug to take during pregnancy for fever and pain

The Independent UK

RFK Jr critic Paul Offit removed from FDA vaccine advisory committee

Offit, long-serving vaccine scientist, says he was not given a reason for dismissal after initially being offered extension

The Guardian - US

Measles Is Making a Comeback — and California Isn’t Immune

Vaccination gaps in 16 counties leave some communities exposed as children return to school.

Capital & Main

Experts condemn NIH director’s defense of cut to vaccine research

Critics say Jay Bhattacharya’s comments on so-called failure of mRNA vaccines to ‘earn public trust’ are ‘astounding’

The Guardian - US

CDC shooting marks latest in a string of hostility directed at health workers. Many aren't surprised

Gunfire aimed at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by a man authorities say was angry over COVID-19 vaccines is the latest in a string of violence and harassment directed at health care workers amid hostility lingering from the pandemic

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RFK Jr.'s vow to overhaul vaccine injury program echoes grievances of anti-vaccine movement

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RFK Jr announces halt to $500 million in federal vaccine development funding

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr says the administration is focusing on coming up with a universal vaccine, replacing mRNA technologies and overcoming their limitations.

The Guardian - US

US posts highest annual measles case tally in 33 years amid Texas outbreak

Milestone comes as health secretary RFK Jr has injected upheaval into US vaccine policy and spread misinformation

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CDC vaccine panel to review ingredient RFK Jr has targeted for removal

ACIP panel to discuss influenza vaccines that contain thimerosal, which Kennedy called ‘dangerous’ in 2014 book

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The Guardian - US

US experts fear all vaccines at risk as Trump officials target mRNA jabs

Administration’s actions signal move away from technology as health agencies see vaccine-related shakeups

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RFK, Jr. Guts CDC Committee, Causing Outrage Among Leaders

Breaking News – AMA Calls For Investigation Updated at 5:30 p.m. EST to reflect the latest news regarding the AMA’s call for an investigation of...

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FDA says it will limit access to Covid-19 boosters for Americans under 65

Critics say shift will negatively affect people who are not high risk but want to be vaccinated against the disease

International Business Times

US Limits Covid Boosters To Over-65s Or Those At High Risk

The United States will limit Covid-19 boosters to people over 65 or those at risk of serious illness, while requiring vaccine makers to run fresh clinical trials before offering shots to younger and healthier individuals, officials said Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Trump officials set new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy adults and children

Federal health officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots for younger adults and children who are healthy

The Guardian - US

World may be ‘post-herd immunity’ to measles, top US scientist says

As infections pummel communities in the US, Mexico and Canada, fear of ‘the most contagious human disease’ grows

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr and health agency falsely claim MMR vaccine includes ‘aborted fetus debris’

Experts are alarmed as department says it will alter vaccine testing methods and build new ‘surveillance systems’

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