3 w. ago Vaccine panel that limited covid shot scrutinized after chaotic meetings

Vaccine panel that limited covid shot scrutinized after chaotic meetings  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago CDC advisers vote to add new COVID vaccines rules that could discourage uptake

The group voted to require people who want a shot to be briefed on harms and benefits and tried but failed to pass a requirement for a prescription.

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3 w. ago CDC advisers expected to vote on hepatitis B, COVID vaccine recommendations Friday

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s hand-picked panel of advisers will vote on their recommendations for the hepatitis B and COVID vaccines on the second day of the highly anticipated meeting.

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3 w. ago American Academy of Pediatrics president on potential changes to the vaccine schedule

The CDC advisory committee is considering changes to the childhood vaccine schedule. NPR speaks with Dr. Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, about the potential changes.

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3 w. ago CDC advisers vote to restrict MMRV vaccine, delay vote on hepatitis B

A group of advisers for the CDC voted to narrow existing recommendations for the combined MMRV shot that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

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3 w. ago CDC's new advisers debate changing guidance on childhood vaccines

The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy over their credentials. It's considering making changes to the MMRV vaccine guidance among others.

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3 w. ago CDC advisers to scrutinize vaccines given during pregnancy, childhood

CDC advisers to scrutinize vaccines given during pregnancy, childhood  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago CDC advisers weigh first big change to child vaccine schedule under RFK Jr.

CDC advisers weigh first big change to child vaccine schedule under RFK Jr.  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago How CDC's vaccine advisers could affect policy. And, Jimmy Kimmel pulled off the air

CDC vaccine advisers meet today to discuss recommendations for COVID vaccines and childhood shots. And, ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after his remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

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3 w. ago CDC's vaccine advisers meet this week. Here's how they could affect policy

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.

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3 w. ago US CDC anticipates vote on use of measles, hepatitis vaccines, advisory draft says

US CDC anticipates vote on use of measles, hepatitis vaccines, advisory draft says  Reuters

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3 w. ago 5 new members added to CDC vaccine advisory panel ahead of key meeting 

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks more new vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, days before a two-day meeting to consider COVID and hepatitis B shots.

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