RFK Jr. has been making waves in public health, and not in a good way. He's been shaking things up at the Health and Human Services (HHS) since February, and the results aren't pretty. His actions have been more about pushing personal beliefs than improving public health. First off, he fired all 17
Newborns are at high risk of hepatitis B. This virus can cause serious liver damage. In the past, all babies in the U. S. got the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. But now, things are changing. A group of experts, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), has a new plan. They say doctors
Senator Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor, recently voiced concerns about the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). He believes they are moving away from scientific agreement. This shift makes him uneasy, especially when it comes to the reasons behind their choices. Cassidy was question
The chair of a key vaccine advisory group is making waves with new recommendations. Martin Kulldorff, a Swedish-born epidemiologist, leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This group helps decide which vaccines kids get and when. Since taking over in June, Kulldorff and his t
In a recent Senate hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found himself under scrutiny. Dr. Robert Malone, a new CDC vaccine adviser, had strong words about the event. He called it "political theater" on Newsmax. Malone criticized Sen. Elizabeth Warren for questioning Ken
CVS has introduced a new rule for COVID-19 vaccines in 14 states, including New York. Now, you need a prescription to get the updated shot. This change comes as the federal health officials have stopped recommending the vaccine for everyone over 6 months old. The updated COVID-19 vaccines have been
There's a big debate going on about whether young kids should get COVID shots. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says yes, especially for kids between 6 months and 2 years old. They think these kids are more likely to get really sick from COVID. But not everyone agrees. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the US health secretary known for his strong anti-vaccine stance, recently made waves by replacing all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This committee, which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has historically b
A recent meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took an unexpected turn. Instead of the usual data-driven discussions, the CDC scientists found themselves defending vaccine safety and effectiveness against skep
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is in chaos. The recent overhaul of the committee by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised eyebrows and concerns. All 17 previous members were replaced with eight new ones, some of whom have questionable exp
