The measles outbreak is surging in West Texas, especially in under-vaccinated communities, but it’s not just coverage with the measles vaccine that is lagging behind. The use of other key…
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WHO says water contamination is suspected in one of the Congo villages struck by illness
by adminAuthorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated, the World Health Organization said…
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Kennedy moves to eliminate notice and public comment requirements for certain HHS decisions
by adminThe US Department of Health and Human Services has reversed an obscure requirement called the Richardson Waiver, which requires a period of notice and an opportunity for public comment on…
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As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities
by adminAs a measles outbreak in Texas has grown to nearly 150 cases, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in an opinion piece on Fox News…
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One hundred forty-six measles cases have been reported in the outbreak in West Texas, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update today. This is 22 more confirmed…
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Soaring egg prices have consumers boiling, and on Wednesday, the United States Department of Agriculture blamed rising costs on the bird flu epidemic and said it will take new steps…
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The Mennonite population being affected by a measles outbreak in West Texas is part of a larger, loosely affiliated group of churches worldwide with varied beliefs and leadership structures —…
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RFK Jr. said measles outbreaks are ‘not unusual’ in the US. Doctors say he’s wrong
by adminWhen Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy answered questions during the first cabinet meeting of the new Trump administration, he incorrectly described the number of people…
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He said this year’s meeting had been set for March 13, and he received an email this afternoon saying it had been canceled. He said it wasn’t clear who directed…
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Texas’ largest outbreak of measles in 30 years has reached 90 cases, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday. Thirty-two cases have been added since the department’s update…