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Four Western States Issue Joint Vaccine Recommendations Countering Trump Administration

Four Western states—California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii—issued joint recommendations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines, contradicting the Trump administration's approach after the firing of CDC director Susan Monarez, who cited concerns about unscientific changes to vaccine policies.

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Wildfire Smoke: A Growing Threat to US Public Health

A new study reveals that wildfire smoke causes over 41,400 excess deaths annually in the US, a figure projected to increase by 26,500-30,000 by mid-century due to climate change, exceeding the economic cost of other climate-related damages.

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dw.com
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West Nile Virus Spreads in Europe and US, Driven by Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss

The West Nile Virus (WNV), transmitted by common mosquitoes, is spreading in Europe and the US due to climate change, impacting human health and highlighting the need for preventative measures.

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Italy's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike: Limited Health Benefits, Increased Smuggling?

A recent analysis by the Italian Public Accounts Observatory (CPI) suggests that a proposed €5 increase in cigarette pack prices may yield limited health benefits due to potential increases in smuggling, despite projected €800 million in increased tax revenue.

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Climate Change Caused 16,500 Excess Deaths in Europe This Summer

A new study found that climate change was responsible for 68% of the estimated 24,400 heat-related deaths in Europe this summer, with Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the UK experiencing the highest numbers.

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cnn.com
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Cassidy-Kennedy Rift: Senate Hearing Exposes Vaccine Policy Clash

Senator Bill Cassidy's Senate hearing with former CDC chief Susan Monarez exposes deep divisions over vaccine policy within the Trump administration, jeopardizing Cassidy's reelection and highlighting a broken alliance with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Heatwave in Europe Linked to 16,500 Deaths

A preliminary study by Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine estimates that at least 16,500 deaths in Europe between June and August 2023 were directly attributable to climate change-induced heatwaves, based on data from 854 cities representing 30% of the Europ...

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France: Unprecedented Chikungunya Cases in 2025

As of September 15th, metropolitan France reported around 480 autochthonous chikungunya cases, a record high driven by the spread of the tiger mosquito and exacerbated by imported cases from La RƩunion and the Indian Ocean.

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cnn.com
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Controversial Vaccine Committee Overhaul Sparks Debate

The chair of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Dr. Martin Kulldorff, invited former CDC directors to a public debate on vaccines, following a committee overhaul by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that re...

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theglobeandmail.com
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Quebec to End Universal COVID-19 Vaccination, Following Alberta

Quebec will end universal COVID-19 vaccination this fall, following Alberta's lead, making vaccines paid for most residents while offering free shots to specific high-risk groups due to budget constraints and shifting risk assessments.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Climate Change Caused Over 16,500 Heat Deaths in Europe This Summer

A new study reveals that climate change was responsible for an additional 16,500 heat-related deaths across 854 European cities this summer, with the UK alone experiencing over 1,000 such deaths.

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Germany Prepares for Synthetic Opioid Crisis

Three German cities—Essen, Hannover, and Berlin—are implementing a nationwide model program, "Synthetic Opioids—Prepare and Respond," to proactively address the rising threat of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which are increasingly mixed with heroin and consumed, even by young people, often unknow...

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