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Kennedy’s vaccine-review pick under fire for Covid-19 research
health1 month ago

Kennedy’s vaccine-review pick under fire for Covid-19 research

MIT operations professor Retsef Levi, appointed by RFK Jr to review Covid-19 vaccine safety for the ACIP, is facing widespread criticism from more than a dozen experts who say his Covid research is misleading and lacks vaccine/public health expertise, raising concerns about biased reviews influencing upcoming vaccine guidance. Levi defends his work as rigorous, but critics warn the appointment could undermine public trust in vaccine policy.

via The Guardian|
#acip#covid-19-vaccine#health
HHS Bets on AI to Hypothesize Vaccine Risks, Prompting Safety and Agenda Debate
science2 months ago

HHS Bets on AI to Hypothesize Vaccine Risks, Prompting Safety and Agenda Debate

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is developing a generative AI tool to scan VAERS data and generate hypotheses about potential vaccine injuries; the tool has not yet been deployed and has been in development since 2023. Critics worry it could be used by Health Secretary RFK Jr. to advance an anti-vaccine agenda. VAERS is a voluntary, unverified database managed by the CDC and FDA, intended to generate hypotheses rather than prove causality, and experts caution that large language models can hallucinate, underscoring the need for careful human review and corroboration with other data sources, especially given staffing constraints at the CDC.)

via WIRED|
#ai#hhs#rfk-jr
politics2 months ago

RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel redefines its mandate to focus on safety

RFK Jr.’s vaccine-advisory panel is being steered to act more like a safety watchdog, with chair Kirk Milhoan saying efficacy will be secondary as the group prioritizes potential harms and safety signals. The pivot, tied to Kennedy’s leadership and past clashes over vaccine policy, alarms public-health experts who warn it could undermine trust in vaccines and slow immunization efforts, even as agencies continue to monitor safety data and reassess recommendations.

via Politico|
#acip#immunization-schedule#politics
ACIP chair reframes vaccine policy around individual autonomy
health2 months ago

ACIP chair reframes vaccine policy around individual autonomy

ACIP chair Kirk Milhoan argues, in a STAT podcast, that protecting individual autonomy should guide vaccine policy, signaling a shift under Kennedy-era appointees and prompting revisions like delaying hepatitis B vaccination and removing thimerosal from flu vaccines. He also questions the necessity of polio and measles vaccines and notes threats to panel members, drawing backlash from public health advocates who say policy changes risk eroding trust and vaccine uptake.

via statnews.com|
#acip#health#individual-autonomy
US Vaccine Policy Faces Scrutiny Amid Approval Overhaul and Safety Concerns
health3 months ago

US Vaccine Policy Faces Scrutiny Amid Approval Overhaul and Safety Concerns

The article discusses internal conflicts within the FDA over COVID vaccine safety claims, particularly a memo by Dr. Vinay Prasad proposing major reforms to vaccine approval processes, which has alarmed former agency leaders and experts. Critics argue that Prasad's claims are misleading and could undermine public trust, slow vaccine development, and weaken the entire vaccine system, with potential long-term consequences for public health and vaccine innovation.

via CBS News|
#covid-vaccines#fda#health
CDC Vaccine Panel Under Pressure Ahead of Key Meeting
health4 months ago

CDC Vaccine Panel Under Pressure Ahead of Key Meeting

The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee faces a crisis due to political influence and procedural irregularities, leading to potential destabilization of vaccine policies, public trust erosion, and risks to vaccine supply and safety, especially concerning the hepatitis B birth dose and vaccine messaging on autism. Immediate action is needed to reaffirm scientific integrity and restore public confidence.

via statnews.com|
#acip#cdc#health
Ask a Vet: Is Vaccinating Your Indoor Cat Necessary?
pets6 months ago

Ask a Vet: Is Vaccinating Your Indoor Cat Necessary?

Indoor cats still need vaccines, especially core ones like rabies, herpes, calicivirus, and FeLV, to protect against serious diseases and potential exposure from new cats or wildlife. Despite safety concerns, modern pet vaccines are safe and given every 3 years after initial series, with the importance of vaccination emphasized for maintaining pet and public health.

via The Washington Post|
#cat-vaccines#core-vaccines#disease-prevention