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Death rates among kids from shootings rose in states that weakened gun control laws--study.

Tue, 2025-06-10 10:09 — mike kraft
States that weakened gun laws saw rise in pediatric mortality, study finds | CNN Firearms have risen to become the leading cause of death among children and teens in the United States in recent years, but a new study joins a growing set of evidence that gun laws can make a difference. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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COVID: "Razor blade throat" symptoms alarming but not unique--experts

Tue, 2025-06-10 09:53 — mike kraft
‘Razor blade throat’: The COVID symptom alarming people right now A severe sore throat nicknamed “razor blade throat” is being reported in COVID-19 cases, particularly in China. Though alarming, medical experts confirm the symptom is not unique to recent variants. Doctors recommend COVID testing, vaccination, and symptom management for those infected or at high risk of severe illness Economic Times
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Vaccine confidence undermined by RFK Jr's firing of advisory board, public health experts say

Tue, 2025-06-10 09:41 — mike kraft

Kennedy's firing of independent CDC advisers undermines vaccine confidence, experts say

CHICAGO, June 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s dismissal of an independent panel of experts citing the goal of restoring trust in vaccines could undermine confidence in those available now, putting Americans at risk of preventable infectious diseases, public health experts and others said on Monday. ...
 
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RFK Jr. fires all members of U.S. CDC vaccinne advisory panel

Mon, 2025-06-09 17:45 — mike kraft

Kennedy overhauls US CDC vaccine panel, replacing all 17 members

 

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Texas, center of the current measles outbreak, reports no new measles cases since June 3

Mon, 2025-06-09 10:35 — mike kraft
Texas health department reports no additional measles cases in the state since June 3 The Texas health department reported no new cases of measles on Friday, the first time the state has not recorded an increase since the outbreak began in February. Reuters Reuters
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Measles spreads across the Americas and outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly

Mon, 2025-06-09 10:20 — mike kraft
As measles spreads across the Americas, outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly | CNN As measles cases in the United States continue to mount, neighboring countries Canada and Mexico are also experiencing significant outbreaks – all of which have been linked to at least one death. Deidre McPhillips CNN
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U.S. NIH scientists issue letter openly criticizing Trump administration's estimated $12 billion cuts in health research

Mon, 2025-06-09 09:46 — mike kraft
NIH scientists speak out over estimated $12 billion in Trump funding cuts Dozens of scientists, researchers and other employees at the U.S.
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Analysis: Despite Kennedy’s claims, vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled studies --research data

Fri, 2025-06-06 16:48 — mike kraft
Despite Kennedy’s claims, vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled studies | CNN US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly claimed in public statements that most vaccines recommended for children in the US have not been tested against placebos, and particularly inert placebos such as saline solution or water. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Trump administration's threatened budget cuts would undermine CDC's asthma protection program

Fri, 2025-06-06 16:35 — mike kraft
In a Dusty Corner of California, Trump's Threatened Cuts to Asthma Care Raise Fears - KFF Health News The Trump administration wants to shutter the CDC’s National Asthma Control Program, which provides millions in funding to state-administered initiatives aimed at fighting the disease. The program’s closure, combined with massive cuts to environmental programs, could put the 28 million Americans with asthma at increased risk. khnkytjaw KFF Health News
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Government Accounting Office (GAO) tells HHS to fix persistent deficiencies before a next pandemic

Fri, 2025-06-06 11:16 — mike kraft
GAO to HHS: Fix 'persistent deficiencies' in infectious-disease testing before next pandemic The woman had amebic meningoencephalitis, a rare, often fatal brain infection caused by the ameba Naegleria fowleri. CIDRAP
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Background on the new COVID-19 variant and its impact

Fri, 2025-06-06 10:50 — mike kraft
A new COVID-19 variant, vaccine changes: What to know in 2025 COVID-19 is remains a public health concern five years after the start of the pandemic. What to know about vaccines, variants and more. Mary Walrath-Holdridge and Greta Cross USA TODAY

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Opinion: RFK Jr. eroded trust by making COID vaccine decisions with no transparency

Fri, 2025-06-06 10:40 — mike kraft
Viewpoint: Eroding trust by making COVID vaccine decisions with no transparency The threat to Americans' access to lifesaving vaccines has arrived.  CIDRAP
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No link found between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and Guillain-Barré syndrome risk --global study

Fri, 2025-06-06 10:27 — mike kraft
Global study finds no link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and Guillain-Barré syndrome risk A new multinational study analyzing data from over 230 million people across 20 global sites highlights the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection, certain COVID-19 vaccines, and Guillain-Barré syndrome ... University of Auckland Medical Xpress
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Measles: Ontario, with massive outbreak, has become the epicenter of the Western Hemisphere

Fri, 2025-06-06 10:12 — mike kraft
A massive outbreak has made Ontario the measles epicentre of the western hemisphere Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature baby The Guardian
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Heat waves can change pathogens in adverse ways --study

Thu, 2025-06-05 10:44 — mike kraft
Heat Waves Are Changing Disease Dynamics in Unpredictable Ways, New Research Finds - Inside Climate News Scientists are just beginning to understand how extreme weather can give pathogens an upper hand, underscoring the urgent need for the type of research canceled by the Trump administration. Derek Harrison Inside Climate News
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