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May 18 2025HEALTH

New COVID Vaccine Faces Tight Limits

The FDA has given the green light to the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. However, it comes with a catch. The vaccine is only for older adults and those over 12 with health issues that put them at high risk from COVID. This decision follows years of testing. The CDC has been discussing whether to limit COVID vaccines to only the most vulnerable. The FDA's move seems to ans...

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak: When a Doctor's Actions Raise Eyebrows

A doctor in Texas found himself in hot water after treating children during a measles outbreak while he himself was infected. Dr. Ben Edwards was seen in a video with a clear measles rash on his face, recorded just a day after he started showing symptoms. He was working in a temporary clinic set up in Seminole, Texas, the epicenter of an outbreak that has affected hu...

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Doctor with measles: A risky move in Texas outbreak

A doctor in Texas, who was treating kids during a measles outbreak, was seen with the telltale measles rash. This was just days before a high-ranking health official met him and gave him a big thumbs up. The doctor, Ben Edwards, was caught on camera in a makeshift clinic, chatting with parents and kids. He admitted he had measles, saying he felt fine despite having a...

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