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CDC Ends H5N1 Bird Flu Emergency Response
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ended its H5N1 bird flu emergency response on July 2, 2025, due to the absence of human cases since February 2025, despite the virus previously affecting nearly 175 million birds in the US and spreading globally, including to over 1000 cattle h...
CDC Ends H5N1 Bird Flu Emergency Response
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ended its H5N1 bird flu emergency response on July 2, 2025, due to the absence of human cases since February 2025, despite the virus previously affecting nearly 175 million birds in the US and spreading globally, including to over 1000 cattle h...
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CDC Advisory Committee Member Withdraws Amidst Conflict of Interest Concerns
Following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s replacement of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, Dr. Michael Ross withdrew after a conflict of interest review of his private healthcare company affiliations. This raises concerns about transparency and vetting of the new appointees.
CDC Advisory Committee Member Withdraws Amidst Conflict of Interest Concerns
Following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s replacement of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, Dr. Michael Ross withdrew after a conflict of interest review of his private healthcare company affiliations. This raises concerns about transparency and vetting of the new appointees.
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CDC Urges Summer Camps to Verify Measles Immunity Amid Record Outbreaks
The U.S. CDC is urging summer camps to verify measles immunity in all participants amid a surge in measles cases in 2025, nearing a record high of 1,274 cases reported in 2019, with this year's wave proving deadlier.
CDC Urges Summer Camps to Verify Measles Immunity Amid Record Outbreaks
The U.S. CDC is urging summer camps to verify measles immunity in all participants amid a surge in measles cases in 2025, nearing a record high of 1,274 cases reported in 2019, with this year's wave proving deadlier.
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Kennedy Replaces CDC Vaccine Panel with Critics of COVID-19 Response
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced the 17-member CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) with eight new members, several of whom are known critics of the government's COVID-19 vaccine response, sparking concerns about potential changes to vaccine ...
Kennedy Replaces CDC Vaccine Panel with Critics of COVID-19 Response
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced the 17-member CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) with eight new members, several of whom are known critics of the government's COVID-19 vaccine response, sparking concerns about potential changes to vaccine ...
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Kennedy Replaces CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee With Vaccine Skeptics
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced the CDC's vaccine advisory committee with eight new members, most of whom are known vaccine skeptics, prompting criticism from public health experts who say the committee lacks the necessary expertise to make informed decisions about vaccine policy and sa...
Kennedy Replaces CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee With Vaccine Skeptics
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced the CDC's vaccine advisory committee with eight new members, most of whom are known vaccine skeptics, prompting criticism from public health experts who say the committee lacks the necessary expertise to make informed decisions about vaccine policy and sa...
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Kennedy Dismisses Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Monday, citing a need to restore public trust in vaccine science, a move condemned by numerous medical and public health organizations.
Kennedy Dismisses Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Monday, citing a need to restore public trust in vaccine science, a move condemned by numerous medical and public health organizations.
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ACIP Recommends Thimerosal-Free Flu Vaccines
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended using only thimerosal-free flu vaccines, despite its limited presence in current vaccines and lack of evidence linking it to harm, raising concerns about the influence of anti-vaccine sentiment on public health policy.
ACIP Recommends Thimerosal-Free Flu Vaccines
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended using only thimerosal-free flu vaccines, despite its limited presence in current vaccines and lack of evidence linking it to harm, raising concerns about the influence of anti-vaccine sentiment on public health policy.
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False Vaccine Study Cited in Controversial CDC Report
A report presented to the CDC's vaccine committee falsely cites a study to link thimerosal in vaccines to brain damage; the report's author, a former anti-vaccine activist, was appointed by the recently reconstituted committee whose members include anti-vaccine advocates; 96% of flu vaccines in 2024...
False Vaccine Study Cited in Controversial CDC Report
A report presented to the CDC's vaccine committee falsely cites a study to link thimerosal in vaccines to brain damage; the report's author, a former anti-vaccine activist, was appointed by the recently reconstituted committee whose members include anti-vaccine advocates; 96% of flu vaccines in 2024...
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460 CDC Employees Reinstated After Layoffs
More than 460 CDC employees laid off in April were reinstated Wednesday, according to a union and HHS, partially restoring programs impacted by cuts in infectious disease, environmental health, and information access, but not fully reversing the damage.
460 CDC Employees Reinstated After Layoffs
More than 460 CDC employees laid off in April were reinstated Wednesday, according to a union and HHS, partially restoring programs impacted by cuts in infectious disease, environmental health, and information access, but not fully reversing the damage.
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Kennedy Removes Entire Vaccine Advisory Committee
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), planning to replace them by month's end with new members to conduct evidence-based medicine, sparking concerns about potential changes to vaccine recomme...
Kennedy Removes Entire Vaccine Advisory Committee
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), planning to replace them by month's end with new members to conduct evidence-based medicine, sparking concerns about potential changes to vaccine recomme...
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DOGE Achieves 22.4% Reduction in Federal Spending Amidst Legal Challenges and Rehires
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced on June 8th a further 1.9% reduction in annual non-defense federal obligations, bringing the total reduction to 22.4% or ~$25 billion compared to 2024 levels, despite facing legal challenges and needing to rehire some employees mistakenly let ...
DOGE Achieves 22.4% Reduction in Federal Spending Amidst Legal Challenges and Rehires
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced on June 8th a further 1.9% reduction in annual non-defense federal obligations, bringing the total reduction to 22.4% or ~$25 billion compared to 2024 levels, despite facing legal challenges and needing to rehire some employees mistakenly let ...
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Kennedy Ousts Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. replaced all 17 members of the CDC's advisory committee for immunization practices on Monday, citing conflicts of interest; this action has drawn sharp criticism from public health organizations, who warn of potential negative impacts on public health and vac...
Kennedy Ousts Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. replaced all 17 members of the CDC's advisory committee for immunization practices on Monday, citing conflicts of interest; this action has drawn sharp criticism from public health organizations, who warn of potential negative impacts on public health and vac...
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56% Bias Score
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