Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Business

15 AGs Sue RFK Jr. Over Vaccine Policy

A coalition of 15 state attorneys general is suing federal health officials, alleging an "unprecedented attack" on the evidence-based childhood…

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Business

WHO Condemns US-Funded Newborn Vaccine Trial as Unethical

The World Health Organization has condemned a US-funded vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau as unethical for planning to withhold a proven,…

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AI & Tech

HHS Develops AI Tool to Analyze Vaccine Injury Claims

The U.S. HHS is developing a generative AI tool to analyze its national vaccine safety database (VAERS) to identify patterns…

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Business

CDC Vaccine Databases Frozen Under RFK Jr.

Nearly half of the CDC's most frequently updated public health databases have been frozen, creating major gaps in tracking vital…

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Health

Anthrax Mystery: 18-Year-Old Welder Nearly Dies in 9th Case

A previously healthy 18-year-old welder nearly died from a severe respiratory infection in 2024, marking the ninth known case of…

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Business

Ex-CDC chiefs warn of RFK Jr.’s anti-science threat

The CDC is facing a severe crisis due to political assault, including budget cuts, a physical attack on its headquarters,…

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Health

RFK Jr. Panel Drops Hep B Vaccine Advice Without Evidence

A federal vaccine panel voted to remove the universal recommendation for newborns to receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth,…

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Business

CDC’s New Vaccine Advisor Questions Shot Safety

The ACIP is undergoing another leadership change, with controversial biostatistician Martin Kulldorff replacing the current chair, continuing a pattern of…

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Business

RFK Jr.’s CDC Deputy Director Favors Natural Immunity Over Vaccines

Dr. Ralph Abraham's appointment as principal deputy director at the CDC has sparked controversy due to his vaccine skepticism and…

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Business

RFK Jr. Blames Antidepressants for Mass Shootings, Experts Disagree

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed investigating whether antidepressant medications, particularly SSRIs, are…

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Business

Post-Shutdown, CDC Panel Resumes Vaccine Schedule Review

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is resuming its review of the childhood immunization schedule, with a rescheduled December…

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Newswire

RFK Jr. Advisers Drop MMRV Vaccine Recommendation in Controversial Move

A panel appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voted to eliminate the federal recommendation for the MMRV combination vaccine…

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Newswire

Ex-CDC Director: RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Views Influence Agency Policy

Former CDC Director Susan Monarez testified that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured her to alter vaccine recommendations without…

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AI & Tech

The Hidden Forever Chemicals in Your Computer Chips

Forever chemicals (PFAS) are persistent in the environment and human tissue, with widespread exposure linked to serious health issues like…

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Health

US Traveler Contracts Rare Screwworm Infection After Trip Abroad

A Maryland resident contracted a rare screwworm infection after traveling to El Salvador, though health officials stress the risk to…

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Health

Tick-Borne Red Meat Allergy Spreads Across US and Worldwide

Alpha-gal syndrome is a tick-borne allergy causing delayed reactions to red meat, dairy, and certain medications due to an immune…

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