A heated debate is happening about the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican leader in Congress, has strong words for the Health and Human Services Department. He thinks they are not following science. The CDC's advisory panel is looking at the vaccine sched
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services made a significant change recently. They picked Kirk Milhoan, a doctor who specializes in children's heart health, to lead a key group. This group gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines. The group is meeting soon t
Hepatitis B is a sneaky virus. It can hide in the body for years without showing any signs. This makes it dangerous because people might not even know they have it until it's too late. The virus can cause serious problems like liver failure and cancer. Babies are especially at risk. If they get infe
In a recent survey, only a small group of Americans, about one in four, trust that the Trump administration's changes to vaccine policies are rooted in science. This shift is notable because it goes against the widespread vaccination efforts that were initially pushed by the same administration. Th
Massachusetts has made a bold move by ordering insurance companies to cover vaccines approved by its health department, even if the CDC doesn't fully support them. This decision puts Massachusetts at the forefront of U. S. states, ensuring that residents have access to vaccines that the state deems
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the US health secretary known for his strong anti-vaccine stance, recently made waves by replacing all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This committee, which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has historically b
Parents, it's time to act. The recent changes in vaccine policy could leave your kids without essential shots. Doctors are urging parents to get their children vaccinated now, before insurance coverage changes make it harder. The anti-vaccine movement has gained significant ground recently. What wa
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is in chaos. The recent overhaul of the committee by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised eyebrows and concerns. All 17 previous members were replaced with eight new ones, some of whom have questionable exp
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been under fire for a document sent to Congress. This document was meant to back up Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's decision to change U. S. policy on COVID-19 vaccines. The problem is, the document is full of shaky science and misleading info
A recent decision to alter COVID vaccine guidelines has sparked controversy. The Department of Health and Human Services sent a memo to Congress. It aimed to back up the choice to change the U. S. policy on COVID vaccines. The memo has raised eyebrows among health experts. It relies on studies that
