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By the time you read this, we’ll be in Qatar for a gathering of the Global Implementation Society. If you haven’t noticed, you can now convert this website to Arabic, along with several other languages. También sé hablar español, así que esto es de gran ayuda. If we have one value, it’s that: La ciencia […]
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In the next few days, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will meet to review the long-standing recommendation that newborns receive a dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. Although ACIP meetings are routine, this one is drawing extraordinary attention. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. […]
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Late last night, the CDC posted the following on its website. This comes on the heels of the “gold-standard, peer-reviewed” white paper that HHS released, which pushes back on gender-affirming care for youth. Lately, I’ve found myself increasingly uneasy about how the terms “evidence-based” and “gold standard science” are being used in public conversations. Words […]
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Vaccine hesitancy among older adults is a serious challenge. When seniors delay or refuse vaccines, it can lead to more illness and hospital visits. In this blog post, we will explain what vaccine hesitancy means, why it matters, and share some interventions that can help improve vaccine uptake in older adults. What Is Vaccine Hesitancy? […]
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The government is still shut down in the US. Congress is deadlocked over whether to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies, with Democrats pushing for immediate action before open enrollment begins on Nov. 1 and Republicans insisting that negotiations can wait until the government reopens. Insurance commissioners from both parties warn that delaying will cause chaos: […]
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Recent leadership upheavals, budget cuts, and shrinking programs are reshaping the nation’s approach to preparing for health crises and managing chronic diseases. The next few years will depend heavily on politics, funding, and the balance between federal and state roles. The Current Trajectory (2025–2027) 1. A smaller, more politicized federal center. The removal of CDC […]
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As misinformation spreads rampant across the globe, issues surrounding public health and vaccines have come into the spotlight. One of the recent high-profile cases involves the decision by the US government to pull $500 million in funding from mRNA vaccine research. This decision, led by the US Health Secretary, claims that these vaccines offer ‘more […]
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The global health landscape is being reshaped by various overlapping crises, including ongoing challenges from infectious diseases and the effects of climate change. As we move through 2025, a year marked by significant health concerns, public health leaders and stakeholders are advocating for a comprehensive and collaborative approach to tackle these issues. Vaccine Inequities: A […]
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has wasted no time in pursuing his agenda, announcing plans to investigate childhood vaccine schedules and anti-depressant medications as potential drivers of chronic diseases. In a speech to HHS staff, Kennedy urged them to keep an “open mind.” Yet, his past statements and actions raise concerns about the potential erosion of […]
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services by Donald Trump is sparking a nationwide debate about the intersection of science, misinformation, and public trust. RFK Jr.’s polarizing views on vaccines provide a stark lens through which to explore vaccine hesitancy, a growing public health concern. A recent scoping […]
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No bones about it. We’re getting crushed by the Delta variant of COVID-19. Or, more accurately, the unvaccinated are getting crushed by the Delta variant. This has created a cascade of direct consequences. First and foremost, people are dying. But not just dying. Dying unnecessarily. As has been noted, 99% of COVID-related deaths have been […]
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