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RFK Jr. taps allies and COVID vaccine critics among picks for CDC advisory panel. Here's who's on the list.

Kennedy's picks circumvented the usual CDC process for selecting members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. In previous administrations, career agency officials — not political leaders — vetted potential experts before forwarding them to the department for the secretary's approval.

Maine Public · 16h

RFK Jr. overhauled the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's what it does and why it matters

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RFK Jr. appoints 8 new members to vaccine committee

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How Kennedy’s Purge of Advisers Could Disrupt U.S. Vaccinations

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has upended the certainty that American children will always have cost-free access to lifesaving vaccines.

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RFK Jr. Is Barely Even Pretending Anymore

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RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations

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Kennedy allows US Senator Cassidy a pick in revamped CDC vaccine panel

U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May as gasoline prices remained subdued, but inflation is likely to pick up in the months as tariffs boost the cost of imported goods.

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RFK Jr appoints new US vaccine advisers after sacking committee

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Investigate federal vaccine panel's overhaul, AMA urges Senate

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CDC rehires 450 employees fired from HIV prevention, environmental centers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the latest agency in the Health and Human Services Department to rehire employees who were part of department-wide layoffs. HHS confirmed to the Washington Examiner that 450 employees are slated to return.

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San Diego infectious disease expert warns new CDC vaccine panel could threaten public health

Dr. Mark Sawyer says recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee could cause confusion, lower vaccination rates, and undo decades of progress.

LGBTQ+ health centers lead fight against mpox and stigma nationwide

Community-based health centers are vital in LGBTQ+ communities treating those who feel unseen in traditional health-care settings.

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CDC staff and retired workers call for Kennedy's resignation in a protest outside headquarters

The demonstration came a day after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gutted a federal vaccine safety panel and vowed to replace all its members.

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CDC Staffing Upheaval Disrupts HIV Projects and Wastes Money, Researchers Say

Researchers laid off in April were putting the finishing touches on in-depth HIV surveys that guide treatment and prevention. Some staff have been reinstated, but data remains in limbo.

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HHS budget proposal eliminates CDC's chronic disease, global health centers in favor of new "MAHA" agency

The proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services slashes CDC and NIH funding in favor of the new Administration for a Healthy America.

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What to know about COVID vaccines for children, pregnant women after RFK Jr.’s change

Public health and infectious disease experts said they were surprised and confused about the move, and questioned why the HHS did not offer any reasoning for its decision.

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Early signs of measles and what Pennsylvania needs to know about outbreaks

Here's why. How does measles spread? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's measles checklist for summer camps, measles can spread quickly when campers and staff spend a lot of time together in close contact.

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Average age for new moms in the U.S. rises to nearly 30

Doctors point to a variety of factors contributing to the trend, including shifting societal expectations, economic considerations, and advances in reproductive technology.

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Is Cane Sugar Good for You?

From candy and baked goods to sodas and ice cream, Americans love their sweets. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the average person consumes about 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day — significantly more than the recommended daily allowance (RDA).

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Experts emphasize prevention and early diagnosis to combat Lyme disease

The CDC estimates that 476,000 people may be diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease in the United States any given year. Regional Assistant Dean of the West Vir