Despite RFK Jr.’s shenanigans, COVID shot access will be a lot like last year
Most people can get vaccinated at their local pharmacy like normal.
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Discovery of cells that keep immune responses in check wins medicine Nobel Prize
Their work revealed a peripheral mechanism that keeps immune system from causing harm.
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Nearly 80% of Americans want Congress to extend ACA tax credits, poll finds
Without the extension, premiums for plans on the ACA Marketplace will more than double.
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RFK Jr. drags feet on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, delaying shots for kids
The delayed sign-off means low-income kids don’t have access to the shots.
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In 2022, the world axed a disease name seen as racist. US just switched back.
The name was not only offensive, it was also inaccurate.
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Woman hospitalized with pain and vomiting—diet soda cured her
Doctors dissolve mass in woman's stomach by getting her to chug soda.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo rages, with 61% death rate and funding running dry
Responders ask for $25 million to contain the disease. They have $2.2 million.
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“Screwworm is dangerously close”: Flesh-eating parasites just 70 miles from US
The detection was along a heavily trafficked commercial thoroughfare, USDA says.
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Most Read
Anti-vaccine allies cheer as Trump claims shots have “too much liquid”
Why babies don't pop like water balloons when they get vaccines—and other info for Trump.
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Anti-vaccine groups melt down over RFK Jr. linking autism to Tylenol
"THIS WAS NOT CAUSED BY TYLENOL" Kennedy's anti-vaccine group retweeted.
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Bonkers CDC vaccine meeting ends with vote to keep COVID shot access
A push to require prescriptions for every COVID shot failed in a split vote.
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RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine panel realizes it has no idea what it’s doing, skips vote
With a lack of data and confusing language, the panel tabled the vote indefinitely.
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AI medical tools found to downplay symptoms of women, ethnic minorities
Bias-reflecting LLMs lead to inferior medical advice for female, Black, and Asian patients.
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In new level of stupid, RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine advisors axe MMRV recommendation
The vote to strip the recommendation came after a day of inept discussion.
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RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine delusions—not science—steer CDC now, ex-director testifies
Ex-CDC director warns senators about RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine agenda.
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Repeat creepy meat problems at Boar’s Head plants draw congressional scrutiny
Boar's Head plans to reopen the plant linked to an outbreak that killed 10 people.
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RFK Jr. adds more anti-vaccine members to CDC vaccine advisory panel
The panel will meet this week and could limit access to measles, Hep B, COVID vaccines.
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RFK Jr.’s CDC may limit COVID shots to 75 and up, claim they killed kids
A battle is brewing over mRNA vaccines, which could intensify backlash against Kennedy.
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Child dies of horrifying measles complication in Los Angeles
SSPE is a rare but always fatal disease that destroys a child's brain.
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Ousted CDC director to testify before Senate after RFK Jr. called her a liar
Monarez said she was fired for not pre-approving vaccine recommendations from a dubious panel.
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Pfizer says this season’s COVID shot boosts immune responses fourfold
Positive results come as Americans face confusing access rules that vary by state.
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Who can get a COVID vaccine—and how? It’s complicated.
We’re working with a patchwork system, and there are a lot of gray areas.
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RFK Jr. says COVID shots still available to all as cancer patients denied access
RFK Jr. accused senators of making things up as they made factual points on vaccines.
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Putin: “Immortality” coming soon through continuous organ transplants
What do warmongers and strongmen chat about? Living forever, of course.
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In win for infectious diseases, Florida to end all school vaccine requirements
Exposing vulnerable people to vaccine-preventable disease is just part of life, Ladapo said.
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OTC nasal spray seemed to cut COVID infections by 67% in mid-sized trial
The Phase 2 trial is not definitive, but it comes as vaccine access is severely restricted.
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CDC spiraled into chaos this week. Here’s where things stand.
CDC is in crisis amid an ouster, resignations, defiance, and outraged lawmakers.
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CDC director has been ousted just weeks after Senate confirmation
Monarez aligned with evidence-based public health community and had support of experts.
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CDC slashed food safety surveillance, now tracks only 2 of 8 top infections
"If you want to make foodborne disease go away, then don’t look for foodborne disease."
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Horrifying screwworm infection confirmed in US traveler after overseas trip
It's not a first—there was a case last year—but it's still disturbing.
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Two men fell gravely ill last year; their infections link to deaths in the ’80s
The bacterium is known to live in Mississippi, but the new cases may expand its range.
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America’s fragile drug supply chain is extremely vulnerable to climate change
More than 60 percent of US drug facilities are in areas with weather disasters.
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Top pediatricians buck RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine meddling on COVID shot guidance
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children under age 2 get vaccinated.
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The West Texas measles outbreak has ended
A measles outbreak that killed two children is now over.
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RFK Jr.’s Wi-Fi and 5G conspiracies appear to make it into MAHA report draft
The "Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy" draft doesn't mention top killers of kids.
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Anti-vaccine RFK Jr. creates vaccine panel of anti-vaccine group’s dreams
With new vaccine panel, fears rise RFK Jr. will upend childhood shots.
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