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U.S.FDA will limit access to Covid-19 boosters for Americans under 65

Tue, 2025-05-20 19:45 — mike kraft

FDA says it will limit access to Covid-19 boosters for Americans under 65 Critics say shift will negatively impact people who are not high-risk but want to be vaccinated against the disease The Guardian

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WHO adopts agreement on countering future pandemics but U.S. not involved.

Tue, 2025-05-20 19:28 — mike kraft

WHO members adopt global pandemic accord, but US absence casts doubts

GENEVA, May 20 (Reuters) - Members of the World Health Organization adopted an agreement on Tuesday intended to improve preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global response to COVID-19, but the absence of the U.S. cast doubt on the treaty's effectiveness. ...

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U.S. FDA approves Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine but only for older and high risk people.

Mon, 2025-05-19 08:42 — mike kraft

After delay, FDA approves Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine, but only for older people and those at high risk | CNN After a six-week delay, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine, according to a letter from the agency, but only for people 65 and older and those 12 and up who have at least one underlying condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness. Katherine Dillinger CNN

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FEMA chief says states will have to pay half instead of 25% of costs for countering natural disasters

Fri, 2025-05-16 15:26 — mike kraft

FEMA chief: Agency will raise state burden for disasters to 50% | Honolulu Star-Advertiser David Richardson, the new head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said today that states would in the future bear half the costs for responding to natural disasters, up from 25% under current cost-sharing levels. Reuters Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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U.S. EPA rolls back limits on some chemcals in drinking water.

Fri, 2025-05-16 09:39 — mike kraft

EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water | CNN The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones. CNN

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Trum administration funding cuts to South Africa will undermine TB and HIV research--analysis

Fri, 2025-05-16 09:32 — mike kraft

NIH Cuts To South Africa Will Cause Global Loss Of TB And HIV Research Capacity - Health Policy Watch These are some of the impacts on South Africa of the decision by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) barely a week ago to prohibit United States Health Policy Watch

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U.S. HSS reported planning to drop recomendations for routine COVID vaccines for pregnant women and children

Fri, 2025-05-16 09:24 — mike kraft

HHS to stop recommending Covid shots for children, pregnant women, WSJ reports The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is planning to drop recommendations for routine COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women, teens and children, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters Reuters

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Native American leaders thank RFK Jr. on jobs issue but criticize cuts in programs

Thu, 2025-05-15 11:52 — mike kraft

Tribal leaders thank Kennedy for halting IHS layoffs but say HHS cuts will worsen Native American health The health of Native American communities is under threat because of massive cuts to federal health services, tribal leaders told senators Usha Lee McFarling STAT

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US government to withdraw prescription fluoride for children

Thu, 2025-05-15 11:26 — mike kraft

US to withdraw prescription fluoride for children US President Donald Trump's administration has announced plans to withdraw prescription fluoride drugs for children, part of a growing movement reexamining public exposure to fluoride. Science X Medical Xpress

... controversy has grown around the mineral's potential neurotoxic effects, while new US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has long been a vocal critic of fluoridated water.

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RFK Jr. clashed with Congressional committee in hearing focusing on vaccines

Thu, 2025-05-15 09:50 — mike kraft

US health chief Kennedy clashes with lawmakers over vaccine commentshttps://

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Some of the most heated exchanges centered on his remarks on vaccines. Kennedy has for years sown doubt about the safety and efficacy of vaccines, but pledged to maintain the country's existing vaccine standards to secure his appointment in the Trump administration.

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