US CDC changes language, keeps modified recommendation of COVID vaccines for healthy kids

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2025-05-30 15:20

CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots The nation’s top public health agency has posted new recommendations that healthy children and pregnant women may — but no longer should — get COVID-19 vaccinations. AP News

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s top public health agency posted new recommendations that say healthy children and pregnant women may get COVID-19 vaccinations, removing stronger language that those groups should get the shots.

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Measles: Colorado Children's Hospital concerned about possible exposures.

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2025-05-29 13:37

Possible measles exposures at Children’s Hospital Colorado, 3 Aurora stores after state’s 6th case confirmed People who visited Children’s Hospital Colorado’s emergency room, Walgreens, Sam’s Club or Natural Grocers in Aurora during the time when the virus lingered in the air should watc… Meg Wingerter The Denver Post

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Measles cases seem to be slowing down in the U.S.

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2025-05-29 13:28

Measles cases seem to be slowing down in the US. What's behind it? A combination of an uptake in measles vaccinations and a buildup of natural immunity is likely behind a decline of new measles cases in the U.S., experts say. ABC News ABC News

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Oral antivirals may be useful for high risk patients infected with COVID JN.1 --study

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2025-05-29 11:23

Oral antivirals may cut risk of poor outcomes in high-risk patients infected with COVID JN.1 Critics said today’s announcement is more evidence of the current administration’s willingness to undermine public trust in vaccines. CIDRAP

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Under RFK Jr policy changes, COVID shots could cost $200 for those under 65

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2025-05-29 11:13

Want a COVID vaccine? It could cost you $200. The Trump administration's COVID-19 vaccine policy changes mean anyone who is healthy and under 65 will likely have to pay out of pocket for the shot. Karen Weintraub USA TODAY

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Background on the new COVID-19 Variant that has reached the U.S. and other countries

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2025-05-29 11:05

What to Know About the New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 NB.1.8.1 has been surging in China and has now been detected in several U.S. states. Alice Park TIME

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Trump administration cancels Moderna bird flu vaccine research contracts awarded by Biden admistration

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2025-05-28 18:29

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Texas lawmakers, amid measles outbreak, pass bill making it easier to request vaccine exemptions

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2025-05-28 18:12

New Texas bill makes it easier to request vaccine exemptions Texas lawmakers have passed a bill that would make it easier for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children, despite the current measles outbreak in West Texas. ABC News ABC News

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United States had 1.5 million excess deaths following COVID-19 pandemic --study

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2025-05-28 18:00

United States had 1.5 million excess deaths following COVID-19 pandemic - UPI.com Excess deaths in the United States have continued to mount following the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an early demise for hundreds of thousands, a new study says. UPI

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New COVID variant detected in California and several other states as U.S. government downgrades use of vaccines

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2025-05-28 17:49

Stanford scientists detect new COVID variant in California as U.S. moves to tighten vaccine access

A new and highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus, known as NB.1.8.1, has been detected in California and several other U.S. states, prompting concern among public health experts as the federal government moves to restrict access to updated COVID-19 vaccines.

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