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Rabies Death Highlights Need for Organ Donor Screening Changes
A Michigan resident died of rabies in January 2025 after receiving an organ transplant in Ohio in December 2024; health officials confirmed the transmission occurred via the transplanted organ, and while organ donors are screened for various diseases, rabies testing is not standard.
Rabies Death Highlights Need for Organ Donor Screening Changes
A Michigan resident died of rabies in January 2025 after receiving an organ transplant in Ohio in December 2024; health officials confirmed the transmission occurred via the transplanted organ, and while organ donors are screened for various diseases, rabies testing is not standard.
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48% Bias Score
Five Top CDC Leaders Resign Amidst Impending Budget Cuts
Five top CDC division leaders are resigning as the agency faces potential 30% budget cuts and staff reductions, prompting concerns about its ability to respond to public health crises; the CDC's former communications director criticized the new administration's approach to public health.
Five Top CDC Leaders Resign Amidst Impending Budget Cuts
Five top CDC division leaders are resigning as the agency faces potential 30% budget cuts and staff reductions, prompting concerns about its ability to respond to public health crises; the CDC's former communications director criticized the new administration's approach to public health.
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44% Bias Score
Measles Exposure on Amtrak Train in D.C.
A measles-infected individual rode Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 on March 19, potentially exposing passengers; they also visited a D.C. urgent care center on March 22, prompting health officials to urge those potentially exposed to contact them.
Measles Exposure on Amtrak Train in D.C.
A measles-infected individual rode Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 on March 19, potentially exposing passengers; they also visited a D.C. urgent care center on March 22, prompting health officials to urge those potentially exposed to contact them.
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40% Bias Score
Measles Outbreaks Prompt Vaccine Questions
Measles outbreaks in Texas (279 cases) and New Mexico (38 cases) raise questions about vaccine boosters; the CDC recommends two doses, but most adults with two doses don't need another; outbreaks highlight the importance of complete vaccination.
Measles Outbreaks Prompt Vaccine Questions
Measles outbreaks in Texas (279 cases) and New Mexico (38 cases) raise questions about vaccine boosters; the CDC recommends two doses, but most adults with two doses don't need another; outbreaks highlight the importance of complete vaccination.
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36% Bias Score
FDA Recommends Trivalent Flu Vaccine for 2025-26 Season, Bypassing Advisory Committee
The FDA recommended a trivalent influenza vaccine for the 2025-26 season, bypassing its advisory committee after a February cancellation, citing global surveillance data and prioritizing timely vaccine availability; this follows the worst US flu season in over a decade.
FDA Recommends Trivalent Flu Vaccine for 2025-26 Season, Bypassing Advisory Committee
The FDA recommended a trivalent influenza vaccine for the 2025-26 season, bypassing its advisory committee after a February cancellation, citing global surveillance data and prioritizing timely vaccine availability; this follows the worst US flu season in over a decade.
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24% Bias Score
U.S. Measles Cases Surge to Highest Level Since 2019
The U.S. has seen 308 measles cases in 2024, mostly from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, exceeding 2023's total and marking the highest since 2019's record 1,274 cases, with at least two deaths reported, highlighting global concerns over declining vaccination rates.
U.S. Measles Cases Surge to Highest Level Since 2019
The U.S. has seen 308 measles cases in 2024, mostly from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, exceeding 2023's total and marking the highest since 2019's record 1,274 cases, with at least two deaths reported, highlighting global concerns over declining vaccination rates.
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36% Bias Score
Michigan Resident Dies of Rabies After Organ Transplant
A Michigan resident died of rabies contracted through an organ transplant in December 2024 at a hospital in Ohio; health officials confirmed the diagnosis and stated there is no public health threat, providing post-exposure care to those potentially exposed.
Michigan Resident Dies of Rabies After Organ Transplant
A Michigan resident died of rabies contracted through an organ transplant in December 2024 at a hospital in Ohio; health officials confirmed the diagnosis and stated there is no public health threat, providing post-exposure care to those potentially exposed.
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32% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 327 Cases, One Death Reported
A measles outbreak in western Texas has reached 327 cases, with 18 new cases confirmed in the last five days, resulting in at least 40 hospitalizations and one death; the majority of cases involve unvaccinated individuals, and the outbreak is linked to similar outbreaks in New Mexico and other state...
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 327 Cases, One Death Reported
A measles outbreak in western Texas has reached 327 cases, with 18 new cases confirmed in the last five days, resulting in at least 40 hospitalizations and one death; the majority of cases involve unvaccinated individuals, and the outbreak is linked to similar outbreaks in New Mexico and other state...
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40% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico Surges, Causing Two Deaths
A measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has caused 309 and 42 cases, respectively, and two deaths, exceeding 2024's total US cases and approaching 2019 levels; however, vaccination rates are up.
Measles Outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico Surges, Causing Two Deaths
A measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has caused 309 and 42 cases, respectively, and two deaths, exceeding 2024's total US cases and approaching 2019 levels; however, vaccination rates are up.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Considers Eliminating CDC's HIV Prevention Division
The Trump administration is considering eliminating the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, potentially shifting its responsibilities to the HHS's Health Resources and Services Administration; this preliminary plan, facing resistance, could reverse progress in reducing HIV infections and cost millions...
Trump Administration Considers Eliminating CDC's HIV Prevention Division
The Trump administration is considering eliminating the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, potentially shifting its responsibilities to the HHS's Health Resources and Services Administration; this preliminary plan, facing resistance, could reverse progress in reducing HIV infections and cost millions...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's CDC Nominee Fails Senate Confirmation
President Trump's nominee for CDC director, Dr. Dave Weldon, failed Senate confirmation today due to his controversial views on vaccine safety, leaving the CDC without a confirmed leader amidst various infectious disease outbreaks and internal turmoil.
Trump's CDC Nominee Fails Senate Confirmation
President Trump's nominee for CDC director, Dr. Dave Weldon, failed Senate confirmation today due to his controversial views on vaccine safety, leaving the CDC without a confirmed leader amidst various infectious disease outbreaks and internal turmoil.
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40% Bias Score
Kennedy's Vaccine Skepticism Sparks Public Health Concerns
Newly appointed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked controversy by expressing vaccine skepticism, cancelling key advisory meetings, and downplaying recent measles outbreaks, raising concerns among health experts about potential impacts on public health.
Kennedy's Vaccine Skepticism Sparks Public Health Concerns
Newly appointed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked controversy by expressing vaccine skepticism, cancelling key advisory meetings, and downplaying recent measles outbreaks, raising concerns among health experts about potential impacts on public health.
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60% Bias Score
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