Tag: #vaccines

FDA Approves New RSV Prevention for Infants: Merck's Enflonsia

FDA approves Merck's Enflonsia for RSV prevention in infants. New treatment reduces hospitalizations, boosts health equity.

#FDA, #rsv, #infanthealth, #mericenflonsia, #vaccines

FDA and CDC Shift COVID-19 Vaccine Policies, Focusing on High-Risk Groups

FDA and CDC limit COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to high-risk groups, altering access for millions.

#covid19, #vaccines, #fda, #cdc, #publichealth

Former CDC Directors Criticize Health Secretary Kennedy Over Vaccine Policy Changes

Ex-CDC chiefs slam Kennedy's vaccine policy changes, raising concerns on public health impact amid CDC upheaval.

#cdc, #vaccines, #publichealth, #robertfkennedyjr

Boston Launches Free Vaccine Clinics Amid Federal Policy Changes

Boston provides free vaccine clinics to counter federal policy changes limiting access.

#boston, #vaccines, #publichealth, #covid19, #policy

CDC Committee Overhaul Sparks Concerns Ahead of Vaccine Policy Meeting

CDC's revamped advisory committee set to address key vaccine policies amid controversy over politicization.

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WHO Calls for Protection of CDC Amidst Leadership Controversy and Political Interference

Amid leadership changes at the CDC, WHO urges protection of its independence, highlighting global collaboration and impact.

#who, #cdc, #publichealth, #vaccines, #politics

Florida Plans to Eliminate All State-Mandated Vaccinations, Ignites Nationwide Debate

Florida proposes ending state-mandated vaccinations, sparking debate on individual freedom vs community health.

#florida, #health, #vaccines, #policy, #publichealth

CDC Director Dismissal Sparks Controversy and Resignations Amid Political Tensions

CDC Director ousted; resignations follow over political interference claims, sparking public health concerns.

#cdc, #publichealth, #politics, #trump, #vaccines

CDC Director Dismissed Amid Policy Disputes, Following Wave of Resignations

CDC director Dr. Susan Monarez dismissed by White House citing policy misalignment; a wave of CDC official resignations follows.

#cdc, #publichealth, #vaccines, #politics

Conflicting COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance Spurs Confusion in the U.S.

U.S. faces confusion over COVID-19 vaccine guidance as federal and medical bodies issue conflicting recommendations.

#covid19, #vaccines, #cdc, #healthcare, #pregnancy

FDA Approves First Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray gets FDA nod for home use, boosting influenza prevention access.

#FluMist, #FDA, #vaccines, #publichealth, #AstraZeneca

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Decades

The U.S. battles its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with low vaccination rates fueling over 1,300 cases across 39 states and 3 deaths.

#us, #health, #measles, #vaccines, #publichealth

Medical Groups Sue Over COVID-19 Vaccine Removal from CDC Schedules

Leading medical groups sue HHS Secretary Kennedy for removing COVID-19 vaccines from CDC immunization schedules, citing public health risks.

#health, #vaccines, #lawsuit, #publichealth

FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Targeting KP.2 Variant Amid Surge

FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccines for KP.2 variant amid U.S. surge, aligning with CDC guidance for enhanced protection.

#covid19, #vaccines, #fda, #health, #cdc

New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Emerges, Spreading Across Regions

WHO monitors new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 with increased transmissibility, impacting vaccines and health policies.

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