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Medical community reacts to CDC advisory vote on COVID-19 shots
Dr. Georges Benjamin of the American Public Health Association reacts to the latest recommendation from the CDC advisory panel.
Cassidy, His Job in Peril, Scrutinizes Kennedy on Vaccines
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican physician and vaccine proponent who is facing a primary challenge from the right, has a fraught relationship with the health secretary.
Welcome to the New Era of Covid Vaccine Tourism
...this year, the Trump administration—pandering to anti-vaccine activists—rolled back national access to Covid vaccines for everyone six months and older, falsely claiming that Covid is not a threat to healthy children and adults.
How hurricanes and falling vaccine rates could collide in Florida
Public health experts say diseases are more likely to tear through crowded storm shelters after the state canceled vaccine mandates.
Wisconsin Senator held hearing on unpublished study, gave platform to vaccine skeptics
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., took credit last week for showcasing an unpublished study that found vaccinated children had an increased rate of serious chronic diseases than kids who were not vaccinated, a finding that differs from the conclusions of countless studies and global health authorities.
States counter RFK Jr.’s vaccine moves, but many people could be left without access
Several blue and purple states that typically follow federal vaccine guidance are breaking with the Trump administration and taking steps to bolster immunizations. But tens of millions of people could still be left without access to free shots heading into the fall flu season.
Doctor reacts to RFK Jr.’s health report: ‘Disjointed catalogue’ with ‘anti-science approaches’
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the Trump administration released a report on children’s health in America - listing risks to kids’ health, but stopping short of offering any solutions. Former Obama White House Policy Director Dr. Kavita Patel and American Public Health Association Executive Director Dr. Georges Benjamin join Chris Jansing with their expertise.
Public Health Expert Explains How Trump's Bill Affects U.S. Health Care System | Sen. Bernie Sanders
APHA’s Dr. Georges Benjamin joined Senator Bernie Sanders for an insightful discussion on the impact of the massive cuts to health care in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.
RFK Jr. & HHS: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
John Oliver discusses the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.’s new leadership and the many ways those cuts will impact all of us.
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Public health officials debate how to respond to loss of trust after pandemic
Minneapolis hosted national conference at an inflection point for public health and its ability to navigate the U.S. through epidemics, diseases.
Could RFK Jr. Really Become HHS secretary?
It seems unlikely, but Washington insiders say they've come to expect the unexpected.
Kennedy hints at vast health agency overhaul if Trump elected
Trump vows to let RFK Jr. "go wild" on health, food and medicines if elected