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Make America Healthy Again" Initiative Undermines US Public Health
The US administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, while acknowledging public health shortcomings, has concurrently implemented policies undermining vaccination efforts, leading to the dismissal of key officials and budget cuts for vaccine research.
Make America Healthy Again" Initiative Undermines US Public Health
The US administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, while acknowledging public health shortcomings, has concurrently implemented policies undermining vaccination efforts, leading to the dismissal of key officials and budget cuts for vaccine research.
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56% Bias Score
Florida Governor Ends Mandatory Vaccinations, Sparking National Debate
Florida Governor Joseph Ladapo announced the end of all mandatory vaccination policies in the state, making it the first to eliminate such requirements, sparking controversy and concern over public health.
Florida Governor Ends Mandatory Vaccinations, Sparking National Debate
Florida Governor Joseph Ladapo announced the end of all mandatory vaccination policies in the state, making it the first to eliminate such requirements, sparking controversy and concern over public health.
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56% Bias Score
US Cuts mRNA Vaccine Funding, Jeopardizing Global Health
The US slashed mRNA vaccine research funding by $500 million, slowing pandemic preparedness and fueling vaccine distrust amid the appointment of anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, impacting global health initiatives.
US Cuts mRNA Vaccine Funding, Jeopardizing Global Health
The US slashed mRNA vaccine research funding by $500 million, slowing pandemic preparedness and fueling vaccine distrust amid the appointment of anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, impacting global health initiatives.
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60% Bias Score
Declining Vaccination Rates Fuel Measles Surge in US
Measles cases in the US are at a 33-year high due to declining vaccination rates, especially among pregnant women, fueled by the Trump administration's policies and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions, leading to legal challenges and concerns about long-term public health consequences.
Declining Vaccination Rates Fuel Measles Surge in US
Measles cases in the US are at a 33-year high due to declining vaccination rates, especially among pregnant women, fueled by the Trump administration's policies and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions, leading to legal challenges and concerns about long-term public health consequences.
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68% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in Canada: Vaccination Rates and Anti-Vaccine Movements
Canada faces its worst measles outbreak since 1998 due to falling vaccination rates, mirroring a Texas surge linked to low COVID-19 vaccination and anti-vaccine movements.
Measles Outbreak in Canada: Vaccination Rates and Anti-Vaccine Movements
Canada faces its worst measles outbreak since 1998 due to falling vaccination rates, mirroring a Texas surge linked to low COVID-19 vaccination and anti-vaccine movements.
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44% Bias Score
Anti-vaccine group ICAN reports record $23 million revenue in 2023
In 2023, Del Bigtree's anti-vaccine organization, ICAN, reported a record $23 million in revenue, a 74% increase, and spent nearly $17 million on legal battles and anti-vaccine advocacy, highlighting the growing influence and funding of the anti-vaccine movement.
Anti-vaccine group ICAN reports record $23 million revenue in 2023
In 2023, Del Bigtree's anti-vaccine organization, ICAN, reported a record $23 million in revenue, a 74% increase, and spent nearly $17 million on legal battles and anti-vaccine advocacy, highlighting the growing influence and funding of the anti-vaccine movement.
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40% Bias Score
Controversial US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Faces Senate Scrutiny Amidst Anti-vaccine Policies
Amidst intense criticism, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing intense scrutiny from the Senate for his anti-vaccine policies that have led to significant changes in the nation's health system, impacting vaccination rates and disease incidence.
Controversial US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Faces Senate Scrutiny Amidst Anti-vaccine Policies
Amidst intense criticism, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing intense scrutiny from the Senate for his anti-vaccine policies that have led to significant changes in the nation's health system, impacting vaccination rates and disease incidence.
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48% Bias Score
US Vaccine Policy Undermines Public Health Amidst CDC Crisis
The US faces a public health crisis as controversial policies, driven by vaccine skepticism within the administration, weaken the CDC, leading to resignations and potential resurgence of preventable diseases.
US Vaccine Policy Undermines Public Health Amidst CDC Crisis
The US faces a public health crisis as controversial policies, driven by vaccine skepticism within the administration, weaken the CDC, leading to resignations and potential resurgence of preventable diseases.
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56% Bias Score
HHS Reinstates Childhood Vaccine Task Force Amid Anti-vaccine Activist Pressure
The US Department of Health and Human Services reinstated the Task Force on Safer Childhood Vaccines to review vaccine safety and reduce adverse reactions, following pressure from anti-vaccine groups and a lawsuit funded by Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Children's Health Defense.
HHS Reinstates Childhood Vaccine Task Force Amid Anti-vaccine Activist Pressure
The US Department of Health and Human Services reinstated the Task Force on Safer Childhood Vaccines to review vaccine safety and reduce adverse reactions, following pressure from anti-vaccine groups and a lawsuit funded by Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Children's Health Defense.
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44% Bias Score
US Shift Away From mRNA Vaccines Raises Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The US government's actions, including the cancellation of a $766 million bird flu vaccine contract and new restrictions on COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, raise concerns about the country's pandemic preparedness and future vaccine development. These decisions follow the dismissal of top vaccine officials a...
US Shift Away From mRNA Vaccines Raises Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The US government's actions, including the cancellation of a $766 million bird flu vaccine contract and new restrictions on COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, raise concerns about the country's pandemic preparedness and future vaccine development. These decisions follow the dismissal of top vaccine officials a...
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60% Bias Score
Texas Measles Death Fuels Anti-Vaccine Movement
A 6-year-old girl in Texas died of measles in February 2024, the first such death in the US in two decades; her parents, in an interview with an anti-vaccine group, discouraged vaccination, fueling the anti-vaccine movement's narrative against vaccination, despite an ongoing measles outbreak in thei...
Texas Measles Death Fuels Anti-Vaccine Movement
A 6-year-old girl in Texas died of measles in February 2024, the first such death in the US in two decades; her parents, in an interview with an anti-vaccine group, discouraged vaccination, fueling the anti-vaccine movement's narrative against vaccination, despite an ongoing measles outbreak in thei...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Health Nominee's Advisor Pushes for Vaccine Revocation
Robert Kennedy Jr.'s legal advisor, Aaron Siri, is leading efforts to pressure the FDA into revoking approvals for polio and hepatitis B vaccines and blocking distribution of 13 more, raising concerns about the incoming Trump administration's stance on vaccines.
Trump's Health Nominee's Advisor Pushes for Vaccine Revocation
Robert Kennedy Jr.'s legal advisor, Aaron Siri, is leading efforts to pressure the FDA into revoking approvals for polio and hepatitis B vaccines and blocking distribution of 13 more, raising concerns about the incoming Trump administration's stance on vaccines.
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56% Bias Score
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