Topic: vaccine policy
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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, a policy credited with reversing a prior surge in infant infections. Critics, including some panel members, warn the change lacks new scientific review and will likely incr...
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Moderna CEO Counters RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Criticism
Moderna's CEO criticized new federal health policies that restrict COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, arguing they create confusion and reduce public access to protection. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has taken a critical stance on mRNA vaccines, canceling contracts and limiting recommendation...
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LLM Confessions & Unlocking Geothermal Energy's Potential
The U.S. has rescinded previous vehicle fuel efficiency standards, a move debated for its impact on consumer costs versus transportation emissions. Multiple sectors face policy shifts, including debates over AI regulation, a retail giant's potential independent delivery network, and public health...
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DOGE Lives, Facebook Dating Arrives, and Amazon's AI Ambitions
Budget cuts at public health agencies are eroding institutional capacity, weakening critical services like disease surveillance and vaccination programs, which leaves communities more vulnerable to health crises. The precedent of severe funding cuts internationally has led to preventable loss of ...
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Inside the CDC's Vaccine Rollout Confusion
Two former CDC directors testified that they left due to a disregard for scientific integrity and pressure to ignore evidence-based guidance, raising concerns about the agency's stability. A CDC advisory panel voted to no longer recommend the MMRV vaccine for children under four, adding complexit...
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