5 h. ago How to help Texas flood survivors. And, health organizations sue RFK Jr.

Search efforts are still ongoing after the deadly Texas floods. Here's how you can help survivors. And RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy has sparked a lawsuit.

Events

7 h. ago RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy sparks a lawsuit from the American Academy of Pediatrics

AAP and other leading health organizations allege that the health secretary violated federal law when he took the COVID vaccine off the list of recommended shots for pregnant women and healthy children.

Society

17 h. ago Public health groups file lawsuit to stop RFK Jr.’s vaccine changes

Public health groups file lawsuit to stop RFK Jr.’s vaccine changes  The Washington Post

Politics

18 h. ago Why experts are concerned about the vaccine study cited by RFK Jr.

RFK Jr. stunned the global health world when he said the U.S. would halt funding the group that helps provide vaccines to many low-income countries. The study he cited is seen by others as dubious.

Politics

5 d. ago RFK Jr., CDC panel casting doubt on the hepatitis B vaccine. Here's why it's safe

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the CDC vaccine panel have been casting doubt on the hepatitis B shot and the practice of vaccinating newborns.

Politics

6 d. ago Insurers Aren’t Saying Whether They’ll Cover Vaccines for Kids if Government Stops Recommending Them

RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisory board could stop recommending some routine childhood immunizations, leaving insurers to decide whether to still cover them. For now, most are remaining tight-lipped.

Politics

6 d. ago Socialist's NYC mayoral primary win sparks fierce debate over feasibility of radical policy agenda

Socialist Zohran Mamdani faces scrutiny over his campaign promises and his ability to implement policies without state approval.

Events

6 d. ago RFK Jr. singled out one study to cut funds for global vaccines. Is that study valid?

When RFK Jr. announced he would cut funds from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, he cited "vaccine safety," referring to a 2017 study from Guinea-Bissau. We asked vaccine researchers to assess the study.

Politics

9 d. ago Column: RFK Jr. is dismantling trust in vaccines, the crown jewel of American public health

Column: RFK Jr. is dismantling trust in vaccines, the crown jewel of American public health  Los Angeles Times

Politics

1 week ago With Flu Shot Vote, RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Skepticism Comes Full Circle

The preservative thimerosal started Robert F. Kennedy Jr. down the path of questioning vaccine safety. A panel of experts he appointed will no longer recommend annual flu shots that contain it.

Events

1 week ago With Flu Shot Vote, Kennedy’s Vaccine Skepticism Comes Full Circle

The preservative thimerosal started Robert F. Kennedy Jr. down the path of questioning vaccine safety. A panel of experts he appointed will no longer recommend annual flu shots that contain it.

Events

1 week ago RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers raise disproven fears about the preservative thimerosal

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.

Politics

1 week ago RFK Jr.'s halt to U.S. funding for Gavi vaccine alliance a "travesty and a nightmare," experts warn

RFK Jr.'s halt to U.S. funding for Gavi vaccine alliance a "travesty and a nightmare," experts warn  CBS News

Events

1 week ago RFK Jr.’s New Advisers Rescind Recommendations for Some Flu Vaccines

Panelists pulled back some endorsements for certain vaccines containing a preservative that critics have falsely linked to autism.

Politics

1 week ago RFK Jr. says U.S. will stop funding global vaccine alliance Gavi

RFK Jr. says U.S. will stop funding global vaccine alliance Gavi  The Washington Post

Politics

1 week ago Commentary: Contradicting RFK Jr., CDC says the COVID vaccine protects pregnant women, babies, and children

Commentary: Contradicting RFK Jr., CDC says the COVID vaccine protects pregnant women, babies, and children  Los Angeles Times

Politics

1 week ago RFK Jr. says U.S. will stop funding global vaccine group over 'vaccine safety' issues

The secretary of health and human services said that funding will be curtailed until Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, takes into account the science of vaccine safety in its campaigns.

Politics

1 week ago Doctor who claimed to be current GW University professor leaves RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel

Doctor who claimed to be current GW University professor leaves RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel  NBC4 Washington

Politics

1 week ago RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel to review childhood immunization schedule

RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel to review childhood immunization schedule  The Washington Post

Politics

1 week ago Expert panel picked by RFK Jr. will scrutinize the vaccine schedule for kids

The advisory committee makes recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the nation's vaccine schedule. Any changes could affect vaccinations for millions of children.

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