4 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.

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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.

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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.

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1 week ago CDC vaccine advisory panel recommends against flu vaccines containing thimerosal

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee voted to recommend annual flu vaccines but against flu shots containing the preservative thimerosal

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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

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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

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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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1 week ago 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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1 week ago Sen. Cassidy calls for delay of vaccine meeting after RFK Jr. overhauls panel

Sen. Cassidy calls for delay of vaccine meeting after RFK Jr. overhauls panel  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago CDC virus expert resigns after RFK Jr.’s purge of vaccine advisers

CDC virus expert resigns after RFK Jr.’s purge of vaccine advisers  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago RFK Jr. fires ‘Washingtonian of the year’ from CDC vaccine panel

RFK Jr. fires ‘Washingtonian of the year’ from CDC vaccine panel  The Seattle Times

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3 w. ago Kennedy’s New Vaccine Advisers Helped Lawyers Raise Doubts About Their Safety

Three of the health secretary’s picks to replace fired members of an influential panel that sets U.S. vaccine policies have filed statements in court flagging concerns about vaccines.

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3 w. ago Washington Roundup: Padilla removal from Noem presser, RFK Jr. fires vaccine advisory panel

Washington Roundup: Padilla removal from Noem presser, RFK Jr. fires vaccine advisory panel  OSV News

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3 w. ago How a Purge at One Obscure Panel Could Disrupt U.S. Vaccinations

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, dismissed 17 scientific advisers to the C.D.C. Critics fear newly appointed members will roll back vaccine recommendations.

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3 w. ago RFK Jr. overhauled the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's what it does and why it matters

It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.

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3 w. ago RFK Jr. replaced everyone on the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's why that matters

It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.

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3 w. ago WA doctor among those fired in RFK Jr.’s purge of vaccine panel

WA doctor among those fired in RFK Jr.’s purge of vaccine panel  Washington State Standard

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3 w. ago RFK Jr. picks eight for vaccine panel after firing all 17 members

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed eight new members to the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices after firing all 17 members.

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3 w. ago RFK Jr. picks new members of influential vaccine committee after purge

RFK Jr. picks new members of influential vaccine committee after purge  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago RFK Jr. Announces Eight New Members of CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel

The health secretary promised not to pick “anti-vaxxers.” But some public health leaders accused him of breaking his word.

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