Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling for CDC director nomination
Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman and physician, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for ...
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CDC’s reported study on vaccines and autism could test RFK Jr.’s pledges to a key senator
Bill Cassidy said RFK Jr. pledged to keep communication lines wide open and to consult with the senator on vaccine policy.
Even five years after COVID and constant Republican attacks most still trust the CDC, survey finds
Even five years after COVID and constant Republican attacks most still trust the CDC, survey finds - Previous research shows ...
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Shrinking tech team endangers a nationwide disease tracking system at CDC
The CDC was in the middle of updating a public health surveillance system when the Trump administration started shedding workers. What happens next could exemplify the impact to key government ...
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How CDC nominee Dave Weldon’s support for anti-vaccine theories runs long and deep
Unlike President Trump's picks to lead other health agencies who established their conservative bona fides during the ...
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Are Foodborne Illnesses and Deaths in the U.S. Worsening? New Data on Recalls Explain
Despite headlines, there were fewer food recalls in 2024 than in 2023, but more people died from food poisoning linked to ...
RFK Jr. touts vitamin A and cod liver oil for measles. Here’s what the science says.
In response, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has praised the benefits of the measles, mumps, and ...
Another norovirus outbreak on Princess Cruises ship sickens dozens of passengers and crew
The CDC said 69 passengers and 16 crew on board the Princess Cruises ship Coral Princess reported falling ill with norovirus during a recent voyage.
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Can Pets Get Bird Flu? 7 Symptoms to Look for in Cats and Dogs
Bird flu has been making a lot of headlines since cases of the disease have surged, sending egg prices soaring and people ...
Can measles kill? Here are the key complications to watch out for
The measles outbreak in the USA is worsening, with the CDC warning of rapid virus spread, especially in Texas and New Mexico.
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US To Spend Money Researching Heavily Debunked Link Between Vaccines And Autism
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning a large study into whether vaccines are linked to autism, ...