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RFK Jr's New Advisory Panel Votes Against Vaccine Preservative Following Pitch From Ex-President of RFK Jr's Anti-Vaxx Org
A vaccine panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voted against recommending influenza vaccinations containing the preservative thimerosal, an agent that Kennedy himself and many anti-vaccination activists have long advocated against.
RFK Jr Accused of 'Lying Under Oath' After Firing Entire Vaccine Advisory Committee: 'Charge RFK Jr. With Perjury'
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is being accused of lying before Congress after announcing recently that he will be "retiring" all members of a vaccine advisory committee.
Trump Shuts Down CDC Infection Control Committee: Report
The Trump administration has shut down the HICPAC, a critical federal advisory committee that provides guidance to healthcare facilities on how they can prevent infections from spreading.
Protecting the Underserved: J&Y Law's Commitment to Vulnerable Populations
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injuries were the fourth leading cause of death in the country in 2020, affecting hundreds of thousands of lives.
Fired CDC Employees Begged to Come Back to Work in Email Apologizing For the 'Disruption': Report
The Trump administration sent an email earlier this week imploring nearly 200 terminated CDC employees to return to the office in the latest DOGE snafu.
Louisiana Health Department Orders Employees To Stop Promoting Mass Vaccinations As It Accuses CDC Of Being 'Woefully Out Of Touch'
Louisiana's Health Department has ordered employees to stop promoting mass vaccinations, which experts say could lead to declining immunization rates.
Live Bird Markets Ordered To Close In New York City As Avian Flu Cases Spread
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she is taking a 'proactive' approach but emphasized that there is no immediate threat to the public.
CDC Calls Bird Flu Mutations Inside Louisiana Man 'Concerning,' Could Make It More Transmittable
But the CDC emphasized that no cases of the virus being transmitted person-to-person have been detected
Life Expectancy Jumps In The United States. Here's How Long You Can Expect To Live
Life expectancy rose to its highest rate since before the pandemic in 2019; COVID-19 as a leading cause of death tumbled down the list.
Why Are Eggs So Expensive Again? A 55% Price Hike Explained
Prices of eggs are at near record high prices and the reason behind it may be disease.
Splash Pads Are Full Of Disease-Spreading Fecal Water, CDC Warns Parents In Shocking Report
A new shocking report from the CDC found that children's splash pads are full of disease-spreading fecal water.
California Infant Dead As Listeria Outbreak Is Linked To Frozen Meals
11 people have been infected and nine were hospitalized.
This Is How McDonald's Is Reacting To An E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Quarter Pounders
The fast food giant is pulling the burgers from the menus in several states and it replacing ingredients in affected markets.
CDC To Update Covid-19 Isolation Guidance, Aligning With Shifts In Pandemic Landscape
CDC may soon allow Covid-19 patients to stop isolation after 24 hours fever-free and improving symptoms.
Life Expectancy In US Rises Again As Fewer People Die From Covid
The gain in years of life in 2022 still wasn't enough to compensate for the losses during the pandemic, the CDC said.
Mpox Case Identified In Milwaukee Amid Warnings Of Possible Summer Resurgence
Health authorities have been warning about a possible resurgence of Mpox cases this summer.
Maryland Logs First Measles Case In Years; Here's Where People May Have Been Exposed
Authorities are urging those who may have been exposed to measles to monitor themselves for potential symptoms.
Teen Birthrate Hits Record Low In US But Progress Starts To Slow Down: CDC Report
Since the year 1991, the teen birthrate in the U.S. has continuously declined except for a spike seen in 2006 and 2007, the report said.
CDC Logs Another Fungal Meningitis Death Following Mexico Surgery; Over 200 Identified At Risk
Authorities are contacting at-risk patients to tell them to go to a clinic and get tested.
Baby Mauled On The Face By Daycare Dog, Leaving His 'Face Just Mangled'
The baby in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, sustained severe injuries that will require more surgeries in the future.
CDC Warns Of Fungal Meningitis Infections Following Surgical Procedures In Mexico; 1 Dead
All the patients had procedures done in Matamoros, Mexico.
'The Outbreak Is Not Over': CDC Warns Of Mpox Resurgence This Spring, Summer
The agency cited the recent mpox resurgence in Chicago.
Maine Logs First Measles Case In Years, Identifies Potential Exposure Sites
Those who may have visited the potential exposure sites should monitor themselves for symptoms.
COVID-19: 35 Test Positive After CDC Conference
The event, which was held in Atlanta, Georgia, last month, was "free and open to the public."
Arizona's Maricopa Had The Largest West Nile Virus Outbreak In A US County: CDC
The 2021 outbreak in Maricopa County saw 101 deaths.
'No Signs Of Slowing': Sexually Transmitted Infections Still Soared In 2021, CDC Data Shows
There were more than 2.5 million cases in a single year (2020-2021).
GOP Blames Migrants For Surge In Fentanyl Deaths, But 90% Are Trafficked By Americans
As Republicans try to link illegal migration to rising fentanyl deaths, data from border authorities showed that the drug is overwhelmingly smuggled by U.S. citizens.
US Saw An Uptick In Tuberculosis Cases In 2022, CDC Data Reveals
There were 8,300 TB cases in the U.S. in 2022.
Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungus Is Spreading Across US At 'Alarming Rate': CDC
Nearly half of the patients who contract Candida auris die within 90 days, according to the CDC.
More Than 300 People Fall Sick On Princess Cruise Ship, Symptoms Indicate Norovirus
While CDC investigators are working on identifying the exact cause of the illness, victims commonly suffered symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.