CVS has introduced a new rule for COVID-19 vaccines in 14 states, including New York. Now, you need a prescription to get the updated shot. This change comes as the federal health officials have stopped recommending the vaccine for everyone over 6 months old. The updated COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA for people who are 65 and older or have certain ...
There's a big debate going on about whether young kids should get COVID shots. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says yes, especially for kids between 6 months and 2 years old. They think these kids are more likely to get really sick from COVID. But not everyone agrees. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who's in charge of Health and Human Services, has a different opin...
The US government has decided to pause $500 million worth of agreements for mRNA vaccine development. This move comes as public trust in this technology wanes. Jay Bhattacharya, a leader at the NIH, recently discussed this on a podcast. He emphasized that without public confidence, these vaccines can't be effective. But this isn't the only explanation making the rou...
A former top health official has raised serious concerns about the recent decision to pause certain mRNA vaccine research. Dr. Jerome Adams, who once served as the U. S. Surgeon General, warns that this move could have dire consequences. The decision to cancel 22 mRNA vaccine projects came from Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He argued that these vaccines aren't eff...
The US has decided to stop funding 22 mRNA vaccine projects worth $500 million. This move, led by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, has sparked debate. Critics argue it might be a big mistake, while supporters claim it's a necessary shift. Kennedy believes mRNA vaccines don't effectively protect against respiratory infections like COVID and flu. He wants to redi...
Africa's dependence on foreign medicines is a big problem. This issue started during colonial times and got worse later on. Many African countries used to make their own medicines, but things changed. The government-run drug factories were closed. Also, rules about patents made it hard for Africa to learn how to make medicines. The COVID-19 pandemic showed just how ...
Susan Monarez is now the official head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Senate voted to confirm her, with 51 votes in favor and 47 against, strictly along party lines. This comes after she was nominated by President Trump in March. He described her as a "dedicated public servant" and highlighted her commitment to safeguarding children and ...
Health workers are under a lot of stress. This stress can affect their decisions and how they care for patients. One big factor is their beliefs about health and their choices about COVID-19 vaccines. Burnout is a big problem. It can make health workers less effective and even impact public health. So, it's important to understand what makes them more likely to burn...
In the past, vaccines had a big problem: bacteria could grow in them and make people sick. To stop this, a preservative called thimerosal was added to vaccines in the 1930s. It worked well for a long time, and the only issues were minor reactions at the injection site. But in 1999, health officials asked vaccine makers to remove thimerosal from vaccines. Why? Becaus...
A nurse practitioner with a background in pediatrics and family medicine is set to discuss thimerosal in flu vaccines at a meeting of new CDC vaccine advisers. Lyn Redwood, former president of the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense, will present on this topic, raising eyebrows among public health experts. Thimerosal, a preservative once commonly used in va...