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Measles vaccination clinics hit by funding cuts
The state has reported more than 400 cases of measles and health officials fear it will get worse.The Hill - 1d -
Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut
As Texas measles outbreak continues, federal funding cuts have forced public health officials in Dallas to cancel dozens of vaccination clinics and lay off 21 workers.NBC News - 3d -
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Measles Cases in Kansas May Be Linked to Texas Outbreak
State health officials worry that declining vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable nationwide.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Why Measles Outbreaks May Be the New Normal
Recent Trump administration actions are setting the stage for a measles resurgence, experts fear.The New York Times - 12h -
Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.
NBC News is tracking confirmed measles case counts and state infection tallies, this data will be updated every Tuesday and Friday.NBC News - 4d -
Ousted FDA vaccine chief makes plea to families to vaccinate children
Peter Marks, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine official who resigned last week amid pressure from the Trump administration, urged families to continue vaccinating their children. ...The Hill - 7h -
I Live Near the Texas Measles Outbreak. Here’s How We Got Here.
An important lesson amid a measles outbreak in America.The New York Times - 5d -
Map shows measles cases across U.S.
CBS News is tracking a outbreak of measles in West Texas that has led to the death of a child, and a growing number of cases around the country.CBS News - 1d -
More top vaccine regulators out at FDA, threatening new approvals
More top vaccine regulators at the FDA have either left or been forced out, which could hobble the agency's ability to approve new vaccines and drugs.NBC News - 1d -
Texas measles outbreak approaches 500 cases
The deadly measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to rise, now approaching 500 confirmed cases with at least 56 people facing hospitalization since late January, according to health officials. The ...The Hill - 1d -
Top FDA Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy’s ‘Misinformation and Lies’
Dr. Peter Marks, a veteran of the agency, wrote that undermining confidence in vaccines is irresponsible and a danger to public health.The New York Times - Mar. 29 -
Washington Bends to RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ Agenda on Measles, Baby Formula and French Fries
Public health leaders are horrified by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s approach to measles, but government and industry are responding to him.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
How Kennedy is already weakening America's childhood vaccine system
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services cut $2 billion from a program that supports vaccines for vulnerable children.NBC News - 2d -
Texas measles outbreak nears 500 cases as virus spreads among day care kids
Six young children at a Texas day care center have tested positive for measles — a dreaded scenario with the potential to accelerate an already out-of-control outbreak.NBC News - 23h -
RFK Jr. Turns to a Discredited Vaccine Researcher for Autism Study
David Geier has been hired as a senior data analyst at H.H.S. According to several people, he will examine any potential links between vaccines and autism that were debunked long ago.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
New FDA commissioner signed off on vaccine chief's ouster: Reports
Newly sworn-in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary signed off on the plan to push out the agency’s top vaccine official, Peter Marks, in one of his first acts as chief, ...The Hill - 4d -
RFK Jr. sends 'worrisome signal' with vaccine chief's ouster
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won't acknowledge the scientific consensus that childhood vaccines do not cause autism. That skepticism over seemingly settled ...The Hill - 4d -
Texas measles outbreak hits 481 cases, with 59 new infections confirmed in 3 days
The measles outbreak in western Texas has hit 481 cases as 59 newly identified infections were confirmed over the last three days, according to new data published Friday.ABC News - 1d -
Top vaccine official resigns from FDA, criticizes RFK Jr. for promoting misinformation, lies
The top vaccine official with the Food and Drug Administration has resigned and criticized the nation's top health official for allowing “misinformation and lies” to guide his thinking behind the ...ABC News - Mar. 29 -
This vaccine may protect against dementia, as well as a painful herpes zoster flare-up
Getting vaccinated against shingles may not only lower risk for the condition — it may offer some protection against dementia, a new study suggests.NBC News - 3d -
Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk
Older adults in Wales who had the jab were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia that those not vaccinated. Researchers who tracked cases of dementia in Welsh adults have uncovered the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Top vaccine official sends warning
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Top FDA official's exit sends ripples through Washington Peter Marks, who led the Food and Drug ...The Hill - 4d -
H.H.S. Scraps Studies of Vaccines and Treatments for Future Pandemics
Federal officials cited the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in halting the research. But much of the work was focused on preventing outbreaks of other pathogens.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries
A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
As Measles Spreads, Some Doctors See the Virus for the First Time
Providers are getting a crash course in how to recognize and treat an infection as the virus tears through Texas and New Mexico.The New York Times - 12h -
Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
A growing body of research suggests that preventing the viral infection can help stave off cognitive decline.The New York Times - 2d -
Ousted FDA vaccine director calls Kennedy's start 'very scary'
Peter Marks, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official pressured to resign over his disagreements with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., warned in an interview ...The Hill - 22h -
For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill
After the health secretary promoted vitamin A as a cure, parents in West Texas began giving their children high doses, sometimes to prevent infection.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
RFK Jr. is dangerous for immunocompromised people like me
Vaccinate yourself and your children. Not only will your family be protected, you’ll be protecting others too.The Hill - 5d -
Vaccine stocks fall after key FDA official resigns in protest of RFK Jr.
Shares of Moderna, Novavax and other biotech companies fell after FDA official Peter Marks's resignation in protest of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.CNBC - 5d -
Mehmet Oz confirmed by US Senate to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Former TV pitchman has close relationship with boss RFK Jr but regularly encourages Americans to get vaccinated. Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr Mehmet Oz was confirmed on Thursday to lead ...The Guardian - 1d -
Judge Blocks H.H.S. From Terminating $11 Billion in Public Health Grants
A coalition of states sued over the Trump administration’s unexpected move to cut off the funds, which they said imperiled everything from childhood vaccination programs to opioid addiction treatment.The New York Times - 1d