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politics15 days ago•12 min saved

C-SPAN Caller Clashes With Former CDC Chief Over Childhood Vaccines

A Missouri C-SPAN caller berates former CDC acting director Dr. Richard Besser over vaccines, claiming there are too many shots and alleging links to autism and childhood cancer; Besser apologizes for the caller’s loss and explains that vaccines protect vulnerable kids and have reduced deadly diseases. The report also notes President Trump’s executive order promoting fewer, more spaced-out vaccines and the spread of claims about the MMR vaccine, while medical experts reiterate that routine childhood vaccines are safe and effective.

via Mediaite|

#autism #c-span #childhood-vaccines

health7 months ago•4 min saved

Experts and Parents Discuss Changes and Opinions on Childhood Vaccines

Longtime vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is influencing Trump's health policies by helping to reduce the recommended childhood vaccines from 14 to 11, a move that has faced criticism from health experts and could impact vaccine access and public trust, especially if it leads to decreased vaccination rates and increased preventable diseases.

via Axios|

#childhood-vaccines #health #public-health

health7 months ago•3 min saved

CDC Lowers Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Amid Health Concerns

The CDC has revised US childhood immunization guidelines, reducing the number of diseases children are vaccinated against from 17 to 11, with some vaccines like COVID-19 and hepatitis now recommended based on risk and shared decision-making, sparking criticism from health experts and pediatric associations.

via BBC|

#cdc #childhood-vaccines #covid-19

health7 months ago•0 min saved

U.S. Simplifies Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Reducing Shots and Diseases Covered

The US has revised its childhood vaccine schedule, now recommending fewer vaccines for flu, hepatitis A and B, and RSV, aligning with peer countries, and bypassing the usual approval process, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s initiatives.

via The Washington Post|

#childhood-vaccines #flu-vaccine #health

health7 months ago•7 min saved

US Overhauls Childhood Vaccine Schedule to Recommend Fewer Shots

The CDC has overhauled the childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, aligning more closely with Denmark's approach, citing efforts to restore public trust post-pandemic, though experts criticize the lack of transparency and potential risks of reduced vaccination coverage.

via NBC News|

#cdc #childhood-vaccines #denmark

health8 months ago•2 min saved

Nationwide Drop in Vaccination Rates: County-by-County Comparison

Vaccination rates for children in many U.S. counties have declined significantly, leading to increased risks of outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough, and threatening the country's herd immunity status amid recent policy debates and changes in vaccine recommendations.

via Axios|

#childhood-vaccines #health #herd-immunity

health8 months ago•5 min saved

HHS to Revise Childhood Vaccine Schedule Amid Safety and Policy Debates

The US Department of Health and Human Services plans to revise the childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, aligning more closely with Denmark's system, amid political and health debates about vaccine safety and efficacy, with some experts criticizing the move as superficial or ideologically driven.

via CNN|

#childhood-vaccines #denmark-comparison #health

health8 months ago•0 min saved

CDC Revises Child Vaccination Policies Amid Controversy

The CDC approved a major update to the childhood immunization schedule, recommending against giving all newborns a hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, following a federal advisory panel's advice.

via The Washington Post|

#cdc #childhood-vaccines #health

health10 months ago•1 min saved

CDC to Review Childhood Vaccine Schedule

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is planning to review and assess the safety and implementation of childhood vaccines, including ingredients like aluminum adjuvants, amid concerns and changes in panel membership, to ensure vaccine safety and efficacy for various subgroups of children.

via Politico|

#aluminum-adjuvants #cdc #childhood-vaccines

health10 months ago•2 min saved

CDC updates vaccine policies, emphasizes informed consent and tailored recommendations

The CDC has shifted to individual-based decision-making for COVID-19 vaccines, emphasizing informed consent and shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers. It also recommends giving the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine separately from MMR to reduce the risk of febrile seizures in young children. These changes aim to improve vaccine safety and patient autonomy.

via CIDRAP|

#cdc #childhood-vaccines #covid-19-vaccines

health11 months ago•13 min saved

Recent Changes and Debates in COVID and Childhood Vaccine Policies

The Trump administration's changes to Covid and childhood vaccine recommendations, including weakened guidance from ACIP and delays in vaccine updates, could complicate access and create public confusion, though many health experts emphasize the importance of vaccination for high-risk groups and advise consulting healthcare providers for individual decisions.

via CNBC|

#acip #childhood-vaccines #covid-vaccine

health11 months ago•7 min saved

Vaccine Advisory Panels Delay Decisions on Hepatitis B and COVID Shots, Raising Concerns

A U.S. federal vaccine advisory panel is debating delaying the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, which could risk a resurgence of the disease, despite longstanding public health success. The delay is being considered for babies born to hepatitis B-negative mothers, but experts warn it could lead to more cases of chronic liver disease. The panel also discussed separating the MMRV vaccine doses, which has caused controversy and confusion about vaccination practices. The decisions reflect ongoing debates about vaccine safety, trust, and public health policy.

via statnews.com|

#acip #childhood-vaccines #health

health11 months ago•2 min saved

RFK Jr. and the MAHA Movement: A Pivotal Week in Politics and Vaccines

The article discusses conflicts within U.S. health agencies over vaccine policies, with Secretary Kennedy pushing for changes based on skepticism of vaccine safety, leading to disputes with officials like Monarez and Cassidy, and involving political and pharmaceutical interests.

via Politico|

#cdc #childhood-vaccines #covid-19

health11 months ago•4 min saved

CDC Advisers Consider Changes to Childhood and Pregnancy Vaccination Policies

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel is debating potential changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, including the use of the MMRV vaccine, amid controversy over new leadership appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with debates focusing on vaccine safety, parental choice, and the politicization of vaccine policymaking.

via NPR|

#acip #cdc #childhood-vaccines

health11 months ago•1 min saved

Ex-CDC Officials Criticize RFK Jr.'s Impact on Public Health

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to change the childhood vaccine schedule starting in September, sparking controversy over political influence in scientific health recommendations, with the upcoming CDC advisory panel meeting to determine the specifics.

via Axios|

#cdc #childhood-vaccines #health