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Kennedy’s new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines, spread misinformation

RFK dismissed the CDC's scientific vaccine advisers. His appointees for replacements are raising concerns about vaccine policy and recommendations moving forward.

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RFK announces new ACIP members, including vaccine critics

Rep Kim Schrier, MD, (D-Wash.), said on X yesterday that some of the newly appointed ACIP replacements are anti-vaccine activists, including one who serves on the board of an organization that has widely been criticized as a source of vaccine misinformation.

Ars Technica · 5d

RFK Jr. announces 8 appointees to CDC vaccine panel—they’re not good

Anti-vaccine advocate and current Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took to social media Wednesday to announce the names of eight people he is appointing to a critical federal vaccine advisory committee—which is currently empty after Kennedy abruptly fired all 17 previous members Monday.

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Africa: In Vaccine Nation, Raina Macintyre Reflects On Science, Misinformation and the Threat to 200 Years of Progress

Raina MacIntyre is one of Australia's most respected epidemiologists. She was a familiar face and calm voice during the COVID-19 pandemic. So when I was asked to review her new book Vaccine Nation I ...

YouTube loosens rules guiding the moderation of videos

The world’s largest video platform has told content moderators to favor “freedom of expression” over the risk of harm in ...

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Long Island parents push back against vaccinations amid federal tumult, pediatricians say

The reluctance to get childhood immunizations comes amid a tumultuous period in Washington surrounding vaccine approvals.

CNA12d

Health Ministry debunks COVID-19 misinformation on autopsy, vaccination laws

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (Jun 3) clarified and debunked two false claims circulating on social ...

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RFK Jr. Picks Former Joe Rogan Guest to Advise on Vaccine Safety

Dr. Robert Malone appeared on a 2021 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience and caused a stir amongst healthcare professionals.

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Krishnamoorthi, health groups decry RFK Jr.'s vaccine committee restructure

Some of the panel's new members are anti-vaccine or clearly focus their attention on adverse reactions to vaccines.

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Axelrod on RFK Jr.’s vaccine moves: ‘Genuine catastrophe in the making’

Democratic political strategist David Axelrod on Friday condemned changes Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made to a key vaccine advisory committee. Kennedy earlier this week fired ...

WTTW News12d

Federal Officials Issue New COVID Vaccine Guidelines. Here’s What to Know

Federal health officials issued new guidance last week on who should have the COVID-19 vaccine, and it no longer includes healthy children and healthy pregnant women.

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