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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

CA lawmakers pass bill aimed at protecting state's vaccine regulations from federal interference

California passed a bill to protect state vaccine regulations, secure vaccine access, and shield clinicians while preparing for potential Medi-Cal impacts from federal policy.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Commentary: When I got COVID, readers said it proved vaccines don't work. What has RFK Jr. wrought?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., without medical credentials, dismantled HHS, fired experts, promoted anti-vaccine misinformation, undermining vaccine research, morale, and public health leadership.
#cdc
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Reform criticised over doctor's Covid jab claims at conference

Aseem Malholtra, an adviser to US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, said: "One of Britain's most eminent oncologists Professor Angus Dalgleish said to me to share with you today that he thinks it's highly likely that the Covid vaccines have been a significant factor in the cancers in the royal family." Wes Streeting, the health secretary, said that it was "shockingly irresponsible" of Reform to allow Dr Malholtra at the conference.
UK politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

RFK Jr. Faces Widespread Calls to Resign in Wake of Heated Senate Hearing

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remained combative during an extraordinary Senate Finance Committee hearing on September 4 as Democrats grilled him about creating "chaos" at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, the committee's ranking Democrat, said Kennedy fired career scientists at the CDC and replaced them with "cranks" and "conspiracy theorists" who promote mistrust in basic public health principles.
Public health
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

What to Do About COVID Now

Stratus doesn't necessarily cause more severe illness than the variants we've seen before, and the symptoms are broadly similar-cough, fever, fatigue, and so on. There are some reports of "razor-blade throat," although that kind of extreme sore throat was seen with prior variants as well. But, by their nature, variants that arise are more transmissible; they've outcompeted other variants. From that perspective, they should be on our radar.
Coronavirus
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Senate Democrat Rails Against RFK Jr. in Fiery Hearing Opener: Trump Should Fire Him'

Federal health leadership turmoil, vaccine misinformation, and alleged corruption are causing chaos, higher costs, and widespread public mistrust in American healthcare.
Public health
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Long Live Republican Measles: West Coast States and Florida Go Opposite Directions on Vaccines

Florida will end all vaccine mandates, potentially reversing school vaccination requirements and increasing risk of outbreaks while West Coast states form a pro-vaccine coalition.
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

In win for infectious diseases, Florida to end all school vaccine requirements

Florida will end all state vaccine mandates, including required childhood vaccinations protecting against Hib, pertussis, diphtheria, measles, tetanus, RSV and polio.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

More than 1,000 health workers urge Kennedy to quit over anti-vax policies

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership and anti-vaccine actions prompted over 1,000 HHS staff to demand his resignation, citing public health risks and agency turmoil.
#robert-f-kennedy-jr
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Public health

What the Hell?!' Chris Hayes Incredulous After RFK Jr. Claims Ability to Diagnose Kids With Health Issues by Looking at Them

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Public health

What the Hell?!' Chris Hayes Incredulous After RFK Jr. Claims Ability to Diagnose Kids With Health Issues by Looking at Them

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

CNN's Scott Jennings Smirks As SE Cupp Goes Off On Him Over Vaccines: You Seem To Be Very Angry With Me'

Several panelists ganged up on Jennings for focusing on the inclusive language used by one of the resignees, vaccine chief Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, instead of the misinformation and disinformation from RFK Jr. A frustrated Cupp presented Jennings with settled science on vaccines, as Jennings interrupted to say You seem to be very angry with me. I fundamentally agree with you.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

CNN's Scott Jennings Scolded On Air For Laughing' About Anti-Vax Violence': A Police Officer Is Dead'

A CNN panelist was rebuked for dismissing concerns that vaccine misinformation can incite violence following a CDC shooting and departures after the CDC director's ouster.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Misinformation warning issued as more children starting school without vaccinations

Vaccine misinformation on social media is likely contributing to declining childhood vaccination rates, leaving one in five children unprotected against serious diseases.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

After the CDC shooting, federal workers pressure RFK Jr. for more protections

A letter signed by hundreds of current and former HHS employees, addressed to Kennedy and members of Congress, says Kennedy is "complicit in dismantling America's public health infrastructure and endangering the nation's health" by questioning the integrity of the CDC's workforce, making false claims that COVID vaccines are not safe or effective, changing vaccine policy based on ideology rather than science, and contributing to "harassment and violence experienced by the CDC staff."
US news
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

America's first needle-free, at-home flu vaccine is now available

AstraZeneca's new flu vaccine offers a nasal spray version that can be administered at home, improving accessibility and convenience for vaccinations.
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

RFK Jr. defends $500M cut for mRNA vaccines with pseudoscience gobbledygook

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled $500 million in mRNA vaccine funding, misrepresenting their efficacy and impact on pandemics.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

"It's Basically Scientific Racism": Medical Experts Hate RFK Jr.'s Claim About Black People And Vaccines

Kennedy's comments on vaccine schedules for Black individuals have sparked backlash from medical associations for promoting misinformation.
#measles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Prominent US anti-vaxxer says he caught measles and traveled back home

Anti-vaccine activist Brian Hooker caught measles and potentially spread it without alerting authorities or seeking confirmation of his illness.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
NYC parents

Like measles, misinformation is spreading, poll finds

Misinformation around measles persists despite overall confidence in vaccine safety, indicating many people's confusion regarding facts and false claims.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Like measles, misinformation is spreading, poll finds

Misinformation around measles persists despite overall confidence in vaccine safety, indicating many people's confusion regarding facts and false claims.
#measles-outbreak
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being 'normalized'

The U.S. is experiencing significant measles outbreaks, rising scrutiny on the federal response and vaccine misinformation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being 'normalized'

The U.S. is experiencing significant measles outbreaks, rising scrutiny on the federal response and vaccine misinformation.
Public health
from48 hills
3 months ago

The media's dangerous 'sanewashing' of RFK Jr. - 48 hills

The media's portrayal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a 'vaccine skeptic' is misleading and diminishes the danger of his public disinformation.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

In Dr. Phil Interview, RFK Jr. Encourages Parents to Do Their Own Research on Vaccines

Kennedy's promotion of 'doing your own research' on vaccines highlights the dangers of misinformation in health decision-making.
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Autism rate rises slightly; RFK Jr. claims he'll "have answers by September"

"As part of the initiative, hundreds of local pediatricians have been trained to screen and refer children for assessment as early as possible, which could result in higher identification of ASD, especially at early ages."
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
5 months ago

Autism rate increases to 1 in 31, CDC says

The CDC data indicates that autism diagnoses among 4-year-olds are at 1 in 34, highlighting a significant prevalence, particularly among boys and minority groups.
US politics
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