49 m. ago CDC panel recommends multiple shots for measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox instead of single vaccine

Experts react with concern that increasing the number of vaccinations required will threaten children’s healthA powerful vaccines committee for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted on Thursday to change US vaccine policy and start recommending that children receive multiple vaccines to protect against diseases like measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox, instead of a single vaccine that can protect against all four diseases.The new recommendations from the panel, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), arrived just one day after top former CDC officials said that Robert F Kennedy Jr was a threat to US children’s ability to receive vaccines on schedule. The committee’s work typically determines which vaccines are provided for free through the US government, shapes state and local laws around vaccine requirements, and influences which vaccines health insurers tend to cover. Continue reading...

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55 m. ago Tsunami warning triggered as Russia struck by huge 7.8 magnitude earthquake

The quake has hit a region of Russia which has many strategic naval and air bases.

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2 h. ago Russian earthquake strikes near military submarine base as US sent stark warning

Several countries have been put on high alert after a huge earthquake struck in a coastal region of Russia - with tsunami warnings sent to parts of the US and experts watching closely

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2 h. ago International tsunami alert issued as Russia hit by 7.8 magnitude earthquake

A huge earthquake with a 7.8 magnitude has hit a strategically key area of eastern Russia, which has many naval and air bases, with a tsunami warning issued for the region

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Katie Price criticised her children, Princess and Junior Andre, over their National Television Awards outfits, urging them to fire their stylist.

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National Rail said disruption was expected until the end of the day - with Heathrow Express, Great Western Railway and Elizabeth Line services affected

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3 h. ago BREAKING Massive 7.8 earthquake hits Russia as urgent tsunami warning issued

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

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3 h. ago Massive 7.8 earthquake hits Russia as urgent tsunami warning issued

Russia have suffered a huge earthquake measuring in at 7.8 with urgent tsunami warnings issued – and the area is home to several military sites and submarine bases

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4 h. ago TNT Sports forced to issue apology as Man City vs Napoli hit by technical difficulties

TNT Sports were forced to apologise to UK viewers as the broadcaster's Champions League coverage of Manchester City vs Napoli at the Etihad Stadium was brought to a halt due to technical problems

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The BBC has confirmed the line-up for the celebrity version of a hit series.

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4 h. ago France hit by protests and strikes over Macron’s public service cuts

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