VACCINATION DEBATE

May 03 2025HEALTH

New Focus on Measles: Treatments Over Vaccines?

The United States is currently battling its biggest measles outbreak in 25 years. The Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has made a surprising move. He has asked federal health agencies to look into new treatments for measles. These treatments could include vitamins and other supplements. This decision has sparked concern among health expert...

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak: Vaccine Facts vs. Myths

Measles cases are surging across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, with 258 confirmed cases. Health officials are pushing for more people to get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to curb the spread. The vaccine is highly effective, but misinformation is causing confusion. The US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently spoke about the ...

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Rise: Vaccines vs. Vitamins

Measles cases are surging in the US, with over 222 cases reported in just a few months of 2025. This is a stark reminder of how quickly this highly contagious disease can spread. Two lives have been lost in Texas and New Mexico, including a school-aged child who was not vaccinated. The debate around measles prevention has heated up. While the measles, mumps, and rub...

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Mar 08 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak: Unconventional Treatments and Controversial Doctors

A measles outbreak in Texas has sparked a heated debate. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent a team to assist with the growing number of cases. The Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , promised to consult with local doctors to learn about their methods. The outbreak has reached 159 reported cases, and Kennedy has endor...

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Trump's Public Health Picks: What's at Stake?

Health has gotten a lot better in the U. S. Over the last 50 years, life expectancy has increased by nearly 10 years. We're seeing fewer deaths from heart disease and cancer. Even the latest health threats, like opioids and COVID-19, are on track to cause fewer deaths. But change is coming. President-elect Trump has nominated people who don't believe in using science...

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