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Measles remains a health danger years after infection--doctors.

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2025-03-17 10:38

Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting it can be. NPR

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Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office although bird flu spreads

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2025-03-17 10:25

As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office | CNN The Trump administration has not staffed an office established by Congress to prepare the nation for future pandemics, according to three sources familiar with the situation. Brenda Goodman CNN

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First outbreak of more deadly H7N9 bird flu virus since 2017 reported in U.S.

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2025-03-17 10:18

US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017 The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and caused egg prices to hit record highs. Sybille de La Hamaide Reuters

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Trump administration reported planning to slash funding for programs to counter vaccine hesitancy

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2025-03-14 20:07

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Trump administration escalates efforts to take back $20B from nonprofits involved in climate issue

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2025-03-14 17:55

Trump officials escalate fight to take back $20B in climate money The Justice Department is demanding documents from nonprofits that were awarded the money through the Inflation Reduction Act. Jean Chemnick Politico

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US measles cases top 300, highest in a year since 2019

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2025-03-14 17:45

US sees 300-plus measles cases, highest in a year since 2019 The U.S. has recorded more than 300 cases of measles in just the first three months of this year, according to data published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the mos… nweixel The Hill

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Bird Flu: Poll Reports That Most Republicans Do Not Trust CDC On Bird Flu

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2025-03-14 11:40

Poll: Most Republicans Do Not Trust CDC On Bird Flu | KFF As bird flu continues to circulate among animals in the U.S. with some human cases, about six in 10 (58%) people overall have at least “a fair amount” of trust in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide reliable information about bird flu, though only 21% have a “great deal of trust,”…More kfftiffanyf KFF

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Misinformation issue: how to help counter it--study

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2025-03-14 10:59

This psychological ‘booster’ could help people resist misinformation, a new study finds | CNN Misinformation is everywhere, and it can be hard to detect false claims. But consistent training could help people avoid fake news traps, new research shows. Julianna Bragg CNN

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RFK Jr. claims measles can be trated with vitamin A but many experts disagree

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2025-03-14 10:51

RFK Jr. claims measles can be treated with vitamin A, linked to poor diet. Here's what science says RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts who spoke with ABC News disagreed. ABC News ABC News

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U.S. FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recomendations, without its independent advisors

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2025-03-14 10:38

After canceling meeting of independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations | CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued recommendations for the composition of influenza shots for the upcoming respiratory virus season, but without input from its independent vaccine advisers. Katherine Dillinger, Brenda Goodman CNN

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COVID pandemic stole nearly 17 million years of life from European adults --study

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2025-03-13 17:37

Study: COVID pandemic stole nearly 17 million years of life from adults in 18 European countries The measles outbreak in Texas rises to 198 cases, while New Mexico's outbreak climbs to 30 cases. CIDRAP

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Measles cases in Europe reach highest level in quarter century

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2025-03-13 12:32

Europe grapples with highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years Measles cases in Europe have doubled in just a year, with the highest number reported since 1997, UN agencies announced on Thursday. UN News

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Analysis: Are we prepared for another pandemic-- Former White House COVID response coordinator

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2025-03-13 10:18

Is the U.S. prepared for another pandemic? Yahoo News spoke with Dr. Ashish Jha, former White House COVID-19 response coordinator under the Biden administration, who weighs in on what the U.S. has learned five years on, and what still needs to improve ahead of a future pandemic. Yahoo News

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White House suddenly withdraws CDC director nomination known for anti-vax views

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2025-03-13 09:50

White House pulls CDC director nomination on day of confirmation hearing Former Rep. Dave Weldon, R-Fla., was set to face questions at a 10 a.m. ET Senate confirmation hearing. NBC News

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U.S. Eviornmental Protection Agency chief announced rollback of climate change and other regulations

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2025-03-13 09:44

EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles. AP News

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Measles remains a health danger years after infection--doctors.

Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office although bird flu spreads

First outbreak of more deadly H7N9 bird flu virus since 2017 reported in U.S.

Trump administration reported planning to slash funding for programs to counter vaccine hesitancy

Trump administration escalates efforts to take back $20B from nonprofits involved in climate issue

US measles cases top 300, highest in a year since 2019

Bird Flu: Poll Reports That Most Republicans Do Not Trust CDC On Bird Flu

Misinformation issue: how to help counter it--study

RFK Jr. claims measles can be trated with vitamin A but many experts disagree

U.S. FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recomendations, without its independent advisors

COVID pandemic stole nearly 17 million years of life from European adults --study

Measles cases in Europe reach highest level in quarter century

Analysis: Are we prepared for another pandemic-- Former White House COVID response coordinator

White House suddenly withdraws CDC director nomination known for anti-vax views

U.S. Eviornmental Protection Agency chief announced rollback of climate change and other regulations

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