Tag: CDC
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RFK Jr. Doubts Vaccines as CDC Cuts Child Vaccination Schedule
Overview: A Policy Shift Sparks Debate A recent move by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children has stirred both political and public health conversations. Among those weighing in is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent, though controversial, figure in the vaccine dialogue. His…
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Maryland Bill Seeks to Bypass Federal Vaccine Schedule in Wake of CDC Shake-Up
What is happening in Maryland? State lawmakers in Maryland are considering legislation that would allow the state to bypass the federal vaccine schedule in certain circumstances. The move comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently restructured the list of routine vaccinations recommended for children, prompting debates over authority, safety, and the…
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Maryland Bill Could Bypass the Federal Vaccine Schedule
Overview: What the Maryland bill proposes A new bill in Maryland proposes that the state government could bypass the federal vaccine schedule when determining immunization requirements for children. The proposal arrives after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently upended the closely watched list of routine shots, prompting questions about how states should…
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Backed Vaccination Study Begins in Guinea: Delaying Hepatitis B for Newborns
Overview of the Trial A new, government-funded clinical study began this week in Guinea-Bissau, focused on the timing of hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. The project, supported by funding from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aims to delay the initial hepatitis B vaccine dose for some infants so researchers can…
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Backed Vaccination Study Begins In Guinea
Overview A new, government-supported study has kicked off in Guinea-Bissau to investigate the optimal timing for administering hepatitis B vaccines to newborns. Funded by a U.S. government agency and coordinated with local health authorities, the trial could delay vaccination for up to about 7,000 newborns while researchers monitor outcomes. The study aims to determine whether…
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RFK Jr. and the Push to Rework the US Childhood Vaccine Schedule
Overview: A controversial shift in the vaccine schedule Public health officials and pediatricians are sounding alarms as a proposed overhaul of the U.S. childhood immunization schedule gains attention. The plan, linked to advocacy around vaccine safety and parental choice, would alter the timing and number of vaccines given to children. While supporters argue that changes…
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RFK Jr. and the Push to Revisit the U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule: What It Means for Public Health
Context: A decades-long safety record under scrutiny The U.S. childhood immunization schedule has long stood as a guideline built on decades of research, surveillance, and consensus among public health authorities. It shapes the timing and number of vaccines given in childhood, aiming to prevent serious diseases with high community protection. When a political or public…
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What Is the ‘Super Flu’ Spreading in Europe and the United States?
What is the ‘Super Flu’? The term “super flu” has surged in media and public discussion to describe a flu season that feels exceptionally severe. Health authorities prefer precise terminology, but the phrase generally points to a Spike in influenza activity, higher hospitalizations, and a larger share of cases caused by aggressive strains. In the…
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Measles Exposure Alert at Newark Airport: What Travelers Should Know
Public Health Alert: Measles Exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport New Jersey health officials have issued a measles exposure alert after a passenger who visited Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on December 19 may have introduced the contagious disease into the travel network. The alert covers travelers who passed through at least two terminals during…
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What’s Behind the ‘Super Flu’ Surge: Symptoms and States Hit Hardest
Rising Flu Activity Across the United States Health officials are sounding the alarm as flu cases surge nationwide. Marketed in some circles as a “super flu,” the current wave has put a heavier burden on specific states while hospital systems in others brace for strain. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and…