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Vaccine advisers hand-picked by RFK Jr seemed confused about what they were voting for ahead of potential changes to Hep B shot

“We really need to know what we’re voting on,” someone said during the meeting

The Independent UK

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Off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines was once discouraged but has become common amid new guidelines

Following the federal government’s changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and recommendations in 2025, many people are wondering whether they can get COVID-19 vaccines for themselves or their children.

The Conversation

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A small Texas think tank cultivated COVID dissidents. Now they’re running U.S. health policy.

People with ties to Brownstone Institute have significant authority over access to vaccines and scientific research.

The Texas Tribune

Threat to US vaccines as CDC staff supporting key advisory panel laid off

Critics say scientists ‘held hostage’ by RFK Jr as changes mean vaccine development and guidance in peril

The Guardian - US

Alarm as CDC calls for separate MMR vaccines despite measles outbreak

Concerns that three separate shots would be more costly and time-consuming, and keep kids from being vaccinated

The Guardian - US

CDC backs updated Covid vaccines as access issues persist: ‘We still don’t have doses in hand’

Delays in recommending the shots and misinformation have created obstacles for vaccine access

The Guardian - US

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Texas physicians group is undermining federal COVID vaccine recommendations, Paxton says

Texas Medical Association has nudged physicians to consider COVID vaccine recommendations from other medical groups.

The Texas Tribune

A ‘hostile takeover’: ousted CDC official raises alarm over RFK Jr approach to infectious disease

Debra Houry speaks after testifying on eight months under Kennedy, who critics say shuns science and spreads falsehoods

The Guardian - US

Can Americans Trust RFK Jr.'s Health Advice? A Breakdown on Vaccines, Autism, Food Dyes, and More

As ever, be cautious about what you hear from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Reason

Who is eligible for this year's COVID vaccine? Everything you need to know

After an unusual meeting, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued new recommendations about this year's updated COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know.

LiveScience

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel meeting on COVID-19 and childhood vaccines

A vaccine advisory committee handpicked by U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. met in Atlanta for two days this week to consider various vaccine recommendations

The Independent UK

Kennedy’s vaccine advisory panel upends shot recommendations - Roll Call

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel greenlighted a more limited COVID-19 vaccine recommendation Friday.

Roll Call

Why RFK Jr.'s Team Hit Pause on Infant Vaccine Vote—Experts Divided

A reconstituted CDC vaccine panel appointed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. postponed a vote to delay the newborn hepatitis B birth dose, keeping the current guidance in place as experts split over safety, timing and public-health risk.

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LiveScience

CDC committee votes to change measles vaccine guidance for young children

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended against using the MMRV vaccine in children under 4. This could eliminate a choice for kids' first dose of measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox prevention.

Axios

CDC panel votes to delay MMRV vaccines

The vote was a significant step toward revising childhood immunizations.

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr’s vaccine panel appointees to set agenda despite lack of experience

Some have little to no documented experience with vaccines while others have undermined their safety

Axios

Crunch time arrives for RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers

Critics think the two days of meetings will rubber-stamp additional limits on who can get routine shots.

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RFK's handpicked advisers are coming for the childhood vaccine schedule. Here's what to know.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may vote to disrupt the childhood vaccine schedule, despite what experts say is a lack of evidence to do so.

The Guardian - US

West coast states band together to issue vaccine guidelines after CDC and HHS purge

California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii release recommendations in wake of firings at federal health agencies

The Independent UK

‘You have your time, Bernie’: Rand Paul and Sanders in Senate dustup over letting RFK-fired CDC chief answer

Republicans are split over the firing of the CDC director who was joined by ex-chief medical officer in detailing RFK Jr.’s undermining of US vaccine policy

Al Jazeera

Fired CDC director warns of backslide in US vaccine science under RFK Jr

Ex-CDC Director Monarez says she was fired for refusing to approve vaccine policy changes without scientific review.

Axios

Ex-CDC director: RFK Jr. planning September vaccine changes

Any move to alter childhood vaccine recommendations would be highly controversial.

The Guardian - US

US health officials to revisit vaccine policies using anti-vax tactics, experts warn

Data public health experts say is worrisome will reportedly be presented to ACIP later this week before vote on shots

Benzinga

Robert Kennedy Jr. Packs CDC Panel With Vaccine Skeptics Ahead of Key Vote On COVID-19 Shots

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has added five new members to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, just days before it reconvenes to vote on COVID-19 shots and other routine pediatric vaccine recommendations.

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