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politics23 days ago

Saphier Defends Vaccines, Rejects Autism Link at Senate Hearing

During her Senate confirmation hearing, Nicole Saphier, Trump’s surgeon general nominee, stated she does not believe childhood vaccines cause autism and voiced support for universal birth-dose hepatitis B vaccination, signaling a contrast with Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine-skeptic stance. Cassidy pressed her on vaccines and past commitments, while the broader live-updates feed also tracks AI regulation debates, data-center tax breaks, and other Capitol Hill moves.

via Politico|
#confirmation-hearing#kennedy-jr#nicole-saphier
CDC chief delays two Pennsylvania measles deaths from weekly tally amid administration clash
health1 month ago

CDC chief delays two Pennsylvania measles deaths from weekly tally amid administration clash

The CDC, under new director Dr. Erica Schwartz, has not counted two Pennsylvania measles-associated deaths in its weekly tally, citing insufficient information to determine if measles caused or contributed to the fatalities. The decision, amid a feud between HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, follows Pennsylvania’s reporting and has drawn criticism from public-health experts who warn the move could politicize data reporting. The national count shows the two deaths as under review, with officials emphasizing standard verification remains ongoing.

via 6abc Philadelphia|
#cdc#health#kennedy-jr
Lyme vaccine hangs on a stalled federal guidance panel
health1 month ago

Lyme vaccine hangs on a stalled federal guidance panel

Rising Lyme cases in Maine meet a stalled rollout as Pfizer/Valneva's Lyme vaccine awaits FDA approval but cannot be recommended by the CDC’s independent ACIP after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the panel and a court injunction blocks its meetings; without official guidance, insurance coverage and physician prescribing remain unclear, leaving access uncertain despite positive trial results and ongoing vaccine development by others.

via The Maine Monitor|
#acip#fda-approval#health
Trump and Kennedy Reiterate False Vaccine Claims in New ‘Gold Standard’ Order
politics1 month ago

Trump and Kennedy Reiterate False Vaccine Claims in New ‘Gold Standard’ Order

FactCheck.org notes that during the Aug. 10 signing of an executive order on vaccines, Trump and RFK Jr. repeated a string of false or misleading claims—ranging from alleging the U.S. requires 72 injections to linking vaccines with autism, and advocating breaking up combination vaccines—while critics say the move to shrink the routine schedule from 17 to 11 diseases would place the U.S. at the low end among peers, court rulings have blocked similar changes, and medical experts emphasize that vaccines are safe and the current schedule should not be altered.

via FactCheck.org|
#fact-check#kennedy-jr#politics
Produce panic: Cyclospora outbreak tests Americans’ appetite for healthy food
health2 months ago

Produce panic: Cyclospora outbreak tests Americans’ appetite for healthy food

An ongoing Cyclospora outbreak linked to fresh produce has sickened more than 11,500 people across 41 states, with the largest cluster tied to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell; about 300 hospitalizations have occurred and Michigan accounts for 9,253 cases. The surge appears to be driving roughly 40% of Americans to buy or eat less produce, complicating Kennedy Jr.’s push for more “real” foods amid criticisms of federal budget cuts to the FDA and CDC and perceived delays in food-safety measures.

via Ars Technica|
#cyclospora#food-safety#health
FDA scientists flag evidence gaps in peptide deregulation push
health3 months ago

FDA scientists flag evidence gaps in peptide deregulation push

FDA scientists say seven peptides being considered for compounding pharmacies lack sufficient human data and may pose safety risks, challenging RFK Jr.'s push to deregulate them; an FDA advisory committee will review the evidence July 23–24, but several peptides have little or no human research, raise concerns about contamination and mislabeling, and the FDA must decide, usually following the panel.

via NBC News|
#compounding-pharmacies#fda#health
US ends hantavirus response amid lingering questions over strict quarantines
health3 months ago

US ends hantavirus response amid lingering questions over strict quarantines

The US closed its hantavirus outbreak response for the MV Hondius after a 42‑day monitoring window with no U.S. transmissions, but officials leave unanswered questions about why draconian quarantine orders were used and overruled a CDC expert; one passenger’s case (Angela Perryman) was kept under strict quarantine despite a review recommending home-based monitoring, a decision Kennedy signed without explanation. Globally, the WHO reports 13 cases and 3 deaths with hundreds of contacts traced, as the international response continues while the domestic process remains opaque.

via Ars Technica|
#cdc#hantavirus#health
Kennedy’s hantavirus quarantine overruling CDC prompts constitutional concerns from health experts
health3 months ago

Kennedy’s hantavirus quarantine overruling CDC prompts constitutional concerns from health experts

Health-law experts condemn the Trump-era order in which HHS Secretary Kennedy overrode the CDC’s recommendation to quarantine Angela Perryman after hantavirus exposure, calling it unconstitutional and coercive and warning it could set a dangerous precedent for future outbreaks. The CDC had suggested home quarantine with daily monitoring, while Kennedy extended a mandatory, facility-based quarantine without a cited scientific rationale. Florida declined the order, and concerns about civil liberties and government overreach—especially given typical, less-restrictive public-health measures—underscore fears that such actions could drive people to hide exposures and hinder future outbreak responses.

via The Guardian|
#cdc#hantavirus#health
Desperate Families Chase Unproven Stem Cell Infusions for Autism as US Oversight Loosens
health3 months ago

Desperate Families Chase Unproven Stem Cell Infusions for Autism as US Oversight Loosens

A Guardian investigation shows a booming US market for unapproved stem cell infusions marketed to autistic children, with families paying tens of thousands despite scant evidence of effectiveness and notable safety concerns. The piece links this growth to political moves by RFK Jr and allies to loosen FDA oversight, describes state efforts like Florida’s permissive stance, and contrasts hopeful anecdotes with controlled trials (Duke and Sutter Health) that found little to no autism improvement, highlighting the risk of exploitation for vulnerable families while regulators grapple with how to respond.

via The Guardian|
#autism#fda-regulation#health
Trump weighs Sharpless for FDA chief, signaling shift away from Kennedy vaccine agenda
politics4 months ago

Trump weighs Sharpless for FDA chief, signaling shift away from Kennedy vaccine agenda

The Trump administration is vetting Norman Sharpless, a former director of the National Cancer Institute and former acting FDA chief, to lead the FDA, signaling a move away from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine-policy agenda toward more conventional leadership ahead of the midterms. Sharpless has criticized certain FDA vaccine-policy changes, and other candidates include Alkermes CEO Richard Pops and acting commissioner Kyle Diamantas as officials seek stability at the agency amid turnover and policy fights, including debates over abortion-pill access.

via CNN|
#fda#kennedy-jr#make-america-healthy-again
RFK Jr. targets antidepressants with debunked heroin comparison, prompting deprescribing push
health5 months ago

RFK Jr. targets antidepressants with debunked heroin comparison, prompting deprescribing push

At a MAHA event, RFK Jr. announced steps to curb SSRI prescribing, repeating debunked claims that antidepressants are as addictive as heroin. Experts say the comparison is unfounded and emphasize careful, evidence-based deprescribing. The plan includes clinician training, a Dear Colleague letter, and CMS guidance with a new billing code to help taper patients off meds, but medical groups warn against framing mental-health care as overmedicalization and cite access issues.

via Ars Technica|
#antidepressants#deprescribing#health
politics5 months ago

Kennedy denies White House sidelining amid vaccine debate at CDC nominee hearing

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a House panel he’s not sidelined by the White House and declined to commit to implementing vaccine guidance from the CDC’s director-nominee without interference, stressing he is not anti-vaccine and has vetted Erica Schwartz’s positions. The live updates also cover other Capitol Hill moves, including Rick Scott blocking Coast Guard promotions over a Florida shipbuilder dispute, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick’s resignation amid ethics probes, and ongoing talks on FISA reauthorization and immigration funding.

via Politico|
#cdc-director-nominee#congressional-hearings#kennedy-jr