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Vaccine confidence undermined by RFK Jr's firing of advisory board, public health experts say

Tue, 2025-06-10 14:41 — mike kraft

Kennedy's firing of independent CDC advisers undermines vaccine confidence, experts say

CHICAGO, June 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s dismissal of an independent panel of experts citing the goal of restoring trust in vaccines could undermine confidence in those available now, putting Americans at risk of preventable infectious diseases, public health experts and others said on Monday. ...

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Analysis: Despite Kennedy’s claims, vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled studies --research data

Fri, 2025-06-06 21:48 — mike kraft

Despite Kennedy’s claims, vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled studies | CNN US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly claimed in public statements that most vaccines recommended for children in the US have not been tested against placebos, and particularly inert placebos such as saline solution or water. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Seasonal flu: Research tries to understand why vaccines are not as effective for some people

Fri, 2025-05-30 21:09 — mike kraft

Will this year's flu shot protect you? The answer is hidden in your blood Flu shots save lives across the United States every year. These vaccines are good at protecting the population from severe influenza infections, but not every person gets the same level of protection. La Jolla Institute for Immunology Medical Xpress

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Vaccines: Moderna pulled back its licensing sbmission for combined flu-COVID shots

Thu, 2025-05-22 15:10 — mike kraft

Moderna pulls licensing submission for combo flu-COVID vaccine Moderna's combination vaccine was intended for adults 50 and older. CIDRAP

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A vaccine that protects against swine, human and bird flu could eliminate need for yearly shots -- research

Tue, 2025-05-13 16:52 — mike kraft

Vaccine that protects against swine, human and bird flu could eliminate need for yearly shots Annual flu shots could become a thing of the past under a new vaccine strategy developed and tested by University of Nebraska–Lincoln virologist Eric Weaver and his laboratory team. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Medical Xpress

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Moderna reports immune response in older adults for combines COVID and flu shots --study

Wed, 2025-05-07 17:26 — mike kraft

Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot A combination shot for flu and COVID-19 using messenger RNA generated antibodies in a company-funded study. AP News

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U.S. HHS plans research on universal flu, coronavirus vaccine, while casting doubt on future of Covid-19 booster shots

Fri, 2025-05-02 15:41 — mike kraft

HHS touts universal flu, coronavirus vaccine initiative while casting doubt on future of seasonal Covid-19 shots | CNN The US Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that it aims to accomplish within four years a scientific feat that hasn’t been achieved for the past 45: the development of a universal flu vaccine that could protect against multiple virus strains with pandemic potential, including H5N1 avian influenza. Meg Tirrell, Brenda Goodman CNN

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U.S. Vaccine advisory committee begins meeting after two month delay

Tue, 2025-04-15 14:37 — mike kraft

US CDC advisers begin review of vaccine guidelines after months-long delay

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Immunity debt hypothesis for flu after COVID restrictions supported by study

Tue, 2025-04-08 15:28 — mike kraft

Global study supports the immunity debt hypothesis for flu after COVID restrictions The COVID-19 pandemic led many countries around the world to implement strict public health measures like lockdowns, social distancing, mask wearing, and travel restrictions. While these steps were crucial ... University of Oxford Medical Xpress

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U.S. flu levels decline but more children deaths reported --CDC

Mon, 2025-04-07 15:53 — mike kraft

Flu levels in US continue to decline, but more kids' deaths confirmed For the seventh week in a row, indicators show that US influenza activity is dropping, but it's still above baseline levels. CIDRAP

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