In a rebuke, a federal district court judge blocked the administration’s reduction in the number of immunizations recommended for kids and also changes to an influential vaccine committee.
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CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.
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CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
After a contentious discussion, the vaccine advisory group pushed the vote to Friday to give members time to study the language of proposed changes longstanding policy on the shots.
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Doctors warn delaying hepatitis B shot for newborns could revive a deadly threat
As RFK Jr.’s new vaccine panel ponders changing the hepatitis B vaccination schedule, some doctors recall past patients, including children, who died painful deaths before there was a vaccine.
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RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel backs away from asking states to require an Rx for a COVID shot
The group voted to require people who want a COVID shot to be briefed on harms and benefits, but in a close vote, the panel failed to pass a change that would have asked states to require people to get a prescription.
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‘We are rookies’: Day 2 of CDC vaccine meeting opens with a reversal and a surprise
RFK Jr.’s reshaped ACIP vaccine panel re-did a vote from yesterday on the MMRV vaccine and scrapped plans for another vote on the hepatitis B birth dose.
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CDC’s new advisers debate changing guidance on childhood vaccines
The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy over their credentials. It’s considering making changes to the MMRV vaccine guidance among others.
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CDC’s vaccine advisers meet this week. Here’s how they could affect policy
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here’s what’s at stake.
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5 new members added to CDC vaccine advisory panel ahead of key meeting
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks more new vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, days before a two-day meeting to consider COVID and hepatitis B shots.
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Who can get a COVID vaccination in Rhode Island?
Rhode Islanders looking to get their updated COVID vaccinations are often left with more questions than answers. And some people may find it harder to get the shot. The Public’s Radio morning host Luis Hernandez spoke with health reporter Lynn Arditi about what we know right now about getting COVID shots in Rhode Island. Interview […]
