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Judge Blocks CDC Childhood Vaccine Changes Made by RFK Jr. Panel Picks
The ruling also places a stay on Kennedy’s appointments to a vaccine recommendation panel within the CDC.
States Tighten HIV Drug Assistance, Raising Access Concerns
Advocates warn restrictions could disrupt treatment for thousands relying on HIV medication aid.
GOP Farm Bill Set to Unleash Pesticide Use and Strip Animal Welfare Protections
The bill protects agrochemicals producers from lawsuits, and overturns food and pesticide safety laws and statutes.
Global Health Workers Describe Impact a Year After Trump Admin Shut Down USAID
The last year saw avoidable deaths and increased suffering for some of the poorest and most vulnerable populations.
RFK Jr. Appointee Reviewing Vaccines Has No Medical Background
One expert said Kennedy's pick once met with her to discuss his research, but came with his own “agenda” instead.
EPA Chief Met With Bayer CEO Before Trump Moved to Push Company’s Case to SCOTUS
Tens of thousands of people allege they developed cancer from their use of the company’s glyphosate-based herbicides.
Florida Lawmakers Aim to Add Work Requirements Without Expanding Medicaid
Critics say the proposal would likely force some people to become uninsured, even if they meet the work requirement.
Public Health Agencies Struggle to Keep Up With Rising Tuberculosis Cases
Some tuberculosis program managers report double-digit increases, and the cost of antibiotics to treat it is rising.
As Measles Cases Skyrocket, Doctors Contend With a Disease Few Have Seen Before
“We certainly do not feel the support or guidance from the CDC right now,” one North Carolina doctor said.
Public Health Experts Sound Alarm as Feds Keep Deploying Tear Gas Near Kids
“We don’t know the long-term effects. We don’t understand their effects on children,” said a pediatrician.