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health19 hours ago•6 min saved

RFK Jr. Eyes Overhaul of U.S. Vaccine Recommendation Labels

Health Secretary RFK Jr. is proposing a potential reclassification of how vaccines are recommended in the U.S., via a new Request for Information that asks whether the current three categories—routine/universal, risk-based, and shared clinical decision-making (SCDM)—should be renamed or replaced with options like “recommended with qualification” or “shared clinical decision-making with qualification.” The public comment period runs through Sept. 20. While Kennedy has signaled changes, no rules have been adopted yet, and past attempts to alter vaccine guidance have faced legal hurdles; the RFI appears to be part of a broader effort to reassess how strong the evidence and individual circumstances are reflected in vaccine recommendations.

via Ars Technica|

#acip #cdc #health

fact-check1 day ago•26 min saved

Ten COVID-19 vaccine claims scrutinized during Trump's second term

Snopes curates a collection of 10 COVID-19 vaccine claims investigated during Trump’s second term, covering misinterpreted safety data, alleged data cover-ups, and rumors tying public figures like RFK Jr. and Fauci to vaccines, while providing context and corrections to prevalent misinformation.

via Snopes|

#covid-19 #fact-check #misinformation

politics3 days ago•12 min saved

RFK Jr. Takes MAHA on the Road as GOP Midterm Strategy Faces Policy Tensions

RFK Jr. is barnstorming the country with the GOP to tout his Make America Healthy Again agenda, while the White House markets him as a potent midterm messenger even as Kennedy allies say policy goals are being slowed in Washington. Trump-era picks at HHS, FDA and CDC have advanced MAHA-friendly moves on vaccines and food policy, triggering tensions with MAHA supporters who want tougher action, and highlighting a broader tug-of-war over health policy ahead of the midterms.

via Politico|

#health-policy #maha #midterms

health3 days ago•2 min saved

Kennedy-Trump push seeks public input to reshape U.S. vaccine policy

A new information request from President Trump and Health Secretary RFK Jr. invites 30 days of public comment on potential changes to U.S. vaccine policy, signaling a push to revise the current framework (universal, risk-based, and shared clinical-decision-making categories) without implementing changes yet, while the CDC reiterates vaccines’ safety and effectiveness.

via STAT|

#cdc #health #hhs

politics11 days ago•6 min saved

Money, Myth, and the Modern War on Science

A Salon opinion piece argues that science denial is a long American tradition driven by Christian fundamentalism and Big Business, with Trump and RFK Jr. pushing anti-vaccine claims, undermining vaccines and public health; it traces a history from Galileo to modern anti-science campaigns by religious and corporate interests, and warns that moneyed interests and online misinformation continue to erode trust in science.

via Salon.com|

#christian-fundamentalism #politics #rfk-jr

world12 days ago•13 min saved

Putin issues arrest warrant for RFK Jr.'s son over Ukraine service

RFK Jr.'s son Conor Kennedy, who said he joined Ukraine's International Legion in 2022 and was “willing to die” for Ukraine, has been placed on Russia's international wanted list after a Moscow court reportedly authorised his arrest in absentia for mercenary activity with the Ukrainian army, potentially carrying seven to ten years in prison if convicted.

via The Independent|

#conor-kennedy #rfk-jr #russia

health16 days ago•11 min saved

Lettuce-linked Cyclospora tests RFK Jr.'s real-food push

A cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has raised questions about food safety while RFK Jr.’s push to promote “real food” struggles to gain traction, with more than 20,000 illnesses and several deaths reported, ongoing recalls and funding/communication criticisms highlighting the challenge of encouraging produce consumption amid outbreaks and public distrust.

via Politico|

#cyclospora #fda #food-safety

health17 days ago•17 min saved

RFK Jr. presses for data access at CDC campus a year after the shooting

RFK Jr. visited the CDC campus in Atlanta on the eve of the first anniversary of the shooting, praising CDC scientists while also urging greater skepticism of scientific authorities; the event drew mixed reactions from some scientists who noted his past criticisms of the CDC and federal health department cuts that reduced agency staff.

via The Washington Post|

#centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention #health #public-health

education19 days ago•6 min saved

Trump Proposes Head Start Deregulation to Expand Local Control and Slots

The Trump administration unveiled a proposed HHS rule to roll back Head Start regulations, giving local programs more flexibility by aligning standards with state laws for factors like class size, staff ratios, background checks, and transportation. The plan would make deviations from current requirements optional, cap administrative spending at 5%, and add nutrition and physical activity rules aligned with federal guidelines. Officials say the changes would preserve statutory requirements, expand Head Start slots by up to 236,000 and save about $2.2 billion, while Democrats warn the deregulation could lead to larger class sizes and reduced services for low-income children. The proposal is open for public comment for 60 days.

via Politico|

#early-childhood-education #education #federal-regulations

politics21 days ago•9 min saved

RFK Jr. Deploys a Gish Gallop in CNN Interview

RFK Jr. peppered Dana Bash with a rapid-fire string of vaccine and COVID-era claims in a CNN interview, a debated tactic experts call a "Gish gallop" designed to overwhelm an opponent rather than substantiate arguments; the piece explains the tactic, cites scholars on its use in political discourse, and notes how Bash had to balance moderation with counterpoints during the 21-minute exchange.

via HuffPost|

#cnn #dana-bash #gish-gallop

politics22 days ago•2 min saved

RFK Jr. pushes MMR vaccines, blames lockdowns for measles surge in heated CNN clash

RFK Jr. pressed for MMR vaccination amid a record measles outbreak in a fiery CNN interview, blaming COVID lockdowns for rising cases and clashing with Dana Bash over vaccines and autism links while citing Fauci’s diaries to critique pandemic handling. Fauci testified before a Senate panel and invoked the Fifth Amendment; Kennedy also touted Make America Healthy Again, previewing reforms to ultra-processed foods and GRAS rules aimed at public health.

via USA Today|

#covid-19 #fauci #measles

health22 days ago•4 min saved

Measles Surge Triggers Push for Vaccination Amid Kennedy Interview

In a CNN interview, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., described in the piece as the US health secretary, urged American parents to vaccinate their children against measles as the US records a surge in cases (2,371 confirmed this year), the most since the 1990s. The article notes Kennedy’s long-running vaccine-skeptic stance, contrasts it with a public health push for vaccination, and highlights 37 outbreaks and concerns about losing measles elimination status, while health experts like Ashish Jha defend vaccination and criticize Kennedy’s broader claims.

via The Guardian|

#health #measles #mmr

military25 days ago•377 min saved

RFK Jr.-backed Army dining revamp aims to tempt troops with tastier, healthier meals

NBC News reports Fort Drum opens a new dining hall as part of a broader U.S. Army effort to make meals tastier and healthier to reduce reliance on fast food, featuring options like grilled salmon, steak, flatbreads, and smoothie flavors, signaling a push to improve troops’ nutrition and dining experiences.

via NBC News|

#army #fort-drum #military

health25 days ago•5 min saved

RFK Jr.'s Real Food Show turns dietary guidelines into affordable home meals

RFK Jr. is launching The Real Food Show with celebrity chefs to translate the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into easy, affordable home meals—often under $5 per serving—while highlighting fermentation, family dining, and cooking as a remedy to social isolation; first episodes feature chefs Andrew Gruel and Robert Irvine.

via USA Today|

#affordable-meals #dietary-guidelines-for-americans #health

health26 days ago•6 min saved

US unlocks $600M for global vaccines as Gavi shifts to mercury-free options

The State Department and Health and Human Services say they will release $600 million Congress appropriated to Gavi, the international vaccine alliance, after months of withholding amid RFK Jr.’s safety concerns about mercury-containing vaccines. Gavi will accelerate a transition to mercury-free vaccines and implement reforms, including phasing out Covid vaccine promotions from routine immunizations and trimming staff at its Geneva HQ. The funding, ~15% of Gavi’s annual budget, supports vaccines for 20 diseases across more than 50 low-income countries and has helped immunize over 1.2 billion children, potentially preventing about 20.6 million deaths. The move resolves a funding stalemate for 2025–26 and reflects a pro-vaccine, pro-innovation stance despite Kennedy’s objections.

via Politico|

#gavi #health #mercury-free-vaccines