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Nov 15 • 6 months ago

As shutdown ends, dubious CDC panel gets back to dismantling vaccine schedule

Pediatricians are calling for members to be replaced and all their decisions reversed. ...

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Oct 15 • 7 months ago

CDC tormented: HR workers summoned from furlough to lay off themselves, others

Traumatized CDC has lost 33% of its workforce this year, union says. ...

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Oct 10 • 7 months ago

Childhood vaccines safe for a little longer as CDC cancels advisory meeting

The committee aims to take on the entire childhood vaccine schedule. ...

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Oct 08 • 7 months ago

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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Oct 03 • 8 months ago

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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Oct 01 • 8 months ago

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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Sep 21 • 8 months ago

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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Sep 19 • 8 months ago

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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Sep 18 • 8 months ago

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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Sep 16 • 8 months ago

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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Sep 13 • 8 months ago

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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Sep 12 • 8 months ago

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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