Vaccine
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the fall season, but with new restrictions that may limit access for healthy children. The new guidance limits vaccine approval to only people at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19 infection, such […]
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RFK Jr.’s plans to overhaul ‘vaccine court’ system would face legal and scientific challenges
RFK Jr.’s plans to overhaul ‘vaccine court’ system would face legal and scientific challenges Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plans to overhaul the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (Vaccine Court) face significant legal and scientific challenges. The program, established in 1986, provides a way for individuals who suspect they’ve been harmed by a vaccine to receive compensation, […]
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RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations
RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and replaced them with new members, sparking concerns about scientific integrity and vaccine recommendations. The ACIP plays a crucial role in […]
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Will you be able to get a COVID shot this fall?
Will you be able to get a COVID shot this fall? Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, effective immediately. The FDA has also changed its policy framework, stating that boosters will only be available to adults over […]
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FDA will approve COVID-19 vaccine only for older adults and high-risk groups – a public health expert explains the new rules
FDA will approve COVID-19 vaccine only for older adults and high-risk groups – a public health expert explains the new rules The FDA has announced that it will only approve COVID-19 vaccines for adults 65 years old and older, as well as those with one or more risk factors for severe COVID-19 outcomes. The new […]
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New bird flu vaccine works really well in mice
New bird flu vaccine works really well in mice A new bird flu vaccine has shown promising results in mice, offering complete protection against a deadly variant of the virus. The vaccine targets two key proteins, hemagglutinin (H5) and neuraminidase (N1), which are crucial for the virus’s ability to infect cells and replicate. Researchers used […]
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