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NIH Board Rebukes Kennedy for Politicizing Vaccine Injury Research
health-policy6 days ago

NIH Board Rebukes Kennedy for Politicizing Vaccine Injury Research

The advisory board for the NIH Clinical Center unanimously condemned HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for staging a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new vaccine injury clinic that they argue compromises scientific integrity. While Kennedy’s administration launched a four-part initiative to investigate vaccine adverse events, critics warn that pre-determining narratives undermines public trust. The NIH emphasizes that the new center is a research protocol, not a walk-in clinic, and that causation remains unproven.

via Ars Technica|
#health-policy#nih#public-health
Idaho Prosecutors Pursue Death Penalty in Twin Toddler Death Case Amid Vaccine Defense
crime-and-courts7 days ago

Idaho Prosecutors Pursue Death Penalty in Twin Toddler Death Case Amid Vaccine Defense

Ida prosecutors have formally requested the death penalty for 23-year-old Andrea Shaw, who is charged with murdering her twin toddlers in May 2025. Shaw maintains the children died from adverse vaccine reactions, a claim supported by her new legal team, which includes Richard Jaffe, a prominent attorney for the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense. The case, set for trial in January, has become a focal point for national debates on vaccine safety and criminal liability.

via AP News|
#andrea-shaw#crime-and-courts#criminal-justice
HHS Launches Four-Part Vaccine Injury Initiative Amid Public Support for Vaccines
health-policy8 days ago

HHS Launches Four-Part Vaccine Injury Initiative Amid Public Support for Vaccines

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a four-part initiative to expand vaccine injury research, reporting, and clinical evaluation. The plan includes a new NIH clinic, proposed Medicare reimbursement for clinicians, electronic health record updates, and modernization of the VAERS system. While polls show broad public support for vaccine access, critics argue the initiative risks undermining vaccine confidence through biased data interpretation.

via The Washington Post|
#health-policy#nih#public-health
NIH Board Unanimously Condemns Kennedy's Vaccine Clinic as Politicized
us-health-policy13 days ago

NIH Board Unanimously Condemns Kennedy's Vaccine Clinic as Politicized

The board overseeing the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center voted unanimously to rebuke Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for launching a new vaccine injury clinic. Chairman Jack Leslie accused Kennedy of politicizing scientific research and undermining public trust by staging a public event with pre-determined narratives. While Kennedy framed the initiative as listening to patients, the board argued that the presentation of the clinic compromises the integrity of the research it is meant to conduct.

via The New York Times|
#jack-leslie#national-institutes-of-health#public-health
HHS Launches NIH Clinic and VAERS Reforms to Investigate Vaccine Injuries
health19 days ago

HHS Launches NIH Clinic and VAERS Reforms to Investigate Vaccine Injuries

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a comprehensive initiative to investigate vaccine-related injuries, centered on a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinic and reforms to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the program on October 8, 2026, framing it as a necessary step to address 'invisible' injuries and restore public trust. The initiative includes reimbursing physicians for reporting adverse events, mandating electronic health records to track vaccine reactions, and modernizing VAERS for better accessibility. While HHS emphasizes patient care and scientific rigor, public health experts warn that the move may exacerbate vaccine hesitancy and undermine existing, robust safety monitoring systems.

via CNN|
#health#hhs#public-health
Large US Study Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine Timing and Autism Diagnosis
health25 days ago

Large US Study Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine Timing and Autism Diagnosis

A new study analyzing over 2.5 million children in the United States found no association between receiving the MMR vaccine before age two and an increased risk of autism. Published in The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, the research used a precise age-anchored design to control for confounding variables. The findings reinforce previous large-scale studies that have consistently shown no causal link between the vaccine and autism spectrum disorder, despite persistent public concerns.

via PsyPost|
#autism-spectrum-disorder#health#mmr-vaccine
RFK Jr. Pivots to AI and Data Aggregation, Igniting Backlash Over MAHA's Corporate Ties
health-policy29 days ago

RFK Jr. Pivots to AI and Data Aggregation, Igniting Backlash Over MAHA's Corporate Ties

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has shifted the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda toward artificial intelligence and massive health data aggregation. Kennedy argues AI will liberate Americans from 'medical tyranny' by bypassing expert consensus, while also pushing to unlock federal and state health records for research into chronic diseases and vaccine safety. This pivot has drawn sharp criticism from MAHA allies who view the new corporate sponsorships as a betrayal of the movement's anti-industry stance.

via Ars Technica|
#ai#health-data#health-policy
RFK Jr. pushes for AI-driven health data integration to investigate vaccine safety
health-policy29 days ago

RFK Jr. pushes for AI-driven health data integration to investigate vaccine safety

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed a major overhaul of US health data systems, advocating for the integration of medical records, insurance claims, and lifestyle data to be analyzed by artificial intelligence. Speaking at a Make America Healthy (MAHA) Institute event, Kennedy argued that current data silos prevent researchers from identifying links between environmental exposures, diet, and chronic diseases, including autism. He emphasized that AI could accelerate research from years to seconds, though he acknowledged that privacy concerns and existing data governance laws, such as those in Arizona, currently restrict access to such comprehensive datasets.

via The Guardian|
#artificial-intelligence#health-data#health-policy
Kennedy Jr. Validates Anti-Vaccine Agenda at CHD Conference Amid Measles Crisis
health-policy1 month ago

Kennedy Jr. Validates Anti-Vaccine Agenda at CHD Conference Amid Measles Crisis

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a keynote at the Children’s Health Defense conference, reaffirming his anti-vaccine stance and promising continued federal scrutiny of vaccine safety. He cited a hepatitis B package insert to question efficacy data, despite ongoing measles deaths. The speech followed remarks by discredited figures and occurred as the U.S. faces its worst measles outbreak in 35 years.

via statnews.com|
#childrens-health-defense#health-policy#hhs-policy
health-and-politics1 month ago

Kennedy’s Health Secretary Launches Probe Into 2,544 Unverified Military Vaccine Deaths

An Army doctor appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is investigating whether 2,544 unverified deaths among service members were caused by COVID-19 vaccines. The probe, detailed in a recent court deposition, examines data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System and military medical databases. Kennedy, a long-time vaccine skeptic, has previously ended annual vaccination recommendations for the general public. While vaccine safety experts dispute claims of deadly side effects, the investigation aims to review pandemic-era health surveillance systems and potential cover-ups.

via politico.com|
#department-of-defense#health-and-politics#pete-hegseth
Senators Revive Debunked Miscarriage Claims Using Fauci Texts
politics2 months ago

Senators Revive Debunked Miscarriage Claims Using Fauci Texts

Republican senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson released 2021 texts from Dr. Anthony Fauci, claiming he privately warned of miscarriage risks from COVID-19 vaccines while publicly reassuring the public. They revived a debunked 82% miscarriage statistic, which experts and FactCheck.org identify as a flawed calculation. Medical experts emphasize that extensive data shows no increased risk, and Fauci’s comments evolved as evidence accumulated.

via FactCheck.org|
#factcheck#fauci#miscarriage-data
Lancet Review Confirms mRNA Vaccines: Safe, Effective, and Broadly Beneficial
health3 months ago

Lancet Review Confirms mRNA Vaccines: Safe, Effective, and Broadly Beneficial

A Lancet review of billions of doses finds mRNA vaccines are safe, highly effective at preventing disease spread, and promising for future uses like cancer treatment; they do not alter human DNA, are safe for children and pregnant people, and boosters extend protection, though rare side effects can occur—emphasizing transparent safety communication to counter misinformation.

via Futurism|
#boosters#health#lancet-study
Journals retract or probe key vaccine-safety studies used by RFK Jr.
health4 months ago

Journals retract or probe key vaccine-safety studies used by RFK Jr.

Three vaccine-safety studies frequently cited by RFK Jr. and anti-vaccine groups were removed or placed under investigation, highlighting how flawed data were used to spur policy changes, including a CDC shift on autism links; the papers—Miller 2021 (VAERS-based SIDS), Miller & Hooker 2020 (vaccinated vs unvaccinated health problems), and Gallagher & Goodman 2010 (hepatitis B and autism)—have drawn sharp criticism for weak methods, with Sage Open Medicine issuing an expression of concern and Gallagher & Goodman’s paper later retracted. While some allies defend the research, many scientists see the actions as a positive step for public health amid rising vaccine-preventable diseases.

via The Guardian|
#autism-link#health#journal-investigations
RFK Jr. pushes for federal access to medical records to study vaccines and autism
health4 months ago

RFK Jr. pushes for federal access to medical records to study vaccines and autism

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is seeking access to identifiable Americans’ medical records via state health-information exchanges to study a possible link between vaccines and autism. The move has drawn privacy, legal, and practical questions, with some exchanges reluctant to share data and officials noting unclear protections. Kennedy and allies point to a pipeline of studies and Nebraska-linked funding, but there is no disclosed plan for data handling or public rollout, and critics warn the data may not yield definitive answers.

via CNN|
#autism#health#health-information-exchanges