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Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office although bird flu spreads

Mon, 2025-03-17 10:25 — mike kraft
As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office | CNN The Trump administration has not staffed an office established by Congress to prepare the nation for future pandemics, according to three sources familiar with the situation. Brenda Goodman CNN

 

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First outbreak of more deadly H7N9 bird flu virus since 2017 reported in U.S.

Mon, 2025-03-17 10:18 — mike kraft
US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017 The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and caused egg prices to hit record highs. Sybille de La Hamaide Reuters
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Trump administration reported planning to slash funding for programs to counter vaccine hesitancy

Fri, 2025-03-14 20:07 — mike kraft
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US measles cases top 300, highest in a year since 2019

Fri, 2025-03-14 17:45 — mike kraft
US sees 300-plus measles cases, highest in a year since 2019 The U.S. has recorded more than 300 cases of measles in just the first three months of this year, according to data published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the mos… nweixel The Hill

 

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Misinformation issue: how to help counter it--study

Fri, 2025-03-14 10:59 — mike kraft
This psychological ‘booster’ could help people resist misinformation, a new study finds | CNN Misinformation is everywhere, and it can be hard to detect false claims. But consistent training could help people avoid fake news traps, new research shows. Julianna Bragg CNN

 

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RFK Jr. claims measles can be trated with vitamin A but many experts disagree

Fri, 2025-03-14 10:51 — mike kraft
RFK Jr. claims measles can be treated with vitamin A, linked to poor diet. Here's what science says RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts who spoke with ABC News disagreed. ABC News ABC News
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U.S. FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recomendations, without its independent advisors

Fri, 2025-03-14 10:38 — mike kraft
After canceling meeting of independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations | CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued recommendations for the composition of influenza shots for the upcoming respiratory virus season, but without input from its independent vaccine advisers. Katherine Dillinger, Brenda Goodman CNN
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COVID pandemic stole nearly 17 million years of life from European adults --study

Thu, 2025-03-13 17:37 — mike kraft
Study: COVID pandemic stole nearly 17 million years of life from adults in 18 European countries The measles outbreak in Texas rises to 198 cases, while New Mexico's outbreak climbs to 30 cases. CIDRAP
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Measles cases in Europe reach highest level in quarter century

Thu, 2025-03-13 12:32 — mike kraft
Europe grapples with highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years Measles cases in Europe have doubled in just a year, with the highest number reported since 1997, UN agencies announced on Thursday. UN News

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Analysis: Are we prepared for another pandemic-- Former White House COVID response coordinator

Thu, 2025-03-13 10:18 — mike kraft
Is the U.S. prepared for another pandemic? Yahoo News spoke with Dr. Ashish Jha, former White House COVID-19 response coordinator under the Biden administration, who weighs in on what the U.S. has learned five years on, and what still needs to improve ahead of a future pandemic. Yahoo News

 

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White House suddenly withdraws CDC director nomination known for anti-vax views

Thu, 2025-03-13 09:50 — mike kraft
White House pulls CDC director nomination on day of confirmation hearing Former Rep. Dave Weldon, R-Fla., was set to face questions at a 10 a.m. ET Senate confirmation hearing. NBC News

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U.S. Eviornmental Protection Agency chief announced rollback of climate change and other regulations

Thu, 2025-03-13 09:44 — mike kraft
EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles. AP News
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Long Covid still a medical mystery, research has fallen short so far

Wed, 2025-03-12 10:29 — mike kraft
5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery: What scientists have learned Why do some people develop disabling chronic conditions after the initial viral infection? NBC News

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Bird flu detected in Belgian cats; and more detections on U.S. poultry farms.

Wed, 2025-03-12 10:10 — mike kraft
Avian flu detected in Belgian cats as outbreaks continue on US poultry, dairy farms Belgian authorities last week reported the country’s first H5 avian flu detections in domestic cats, which lived on a poultry farm, and in the United States, more detections were confirmed in poultry and dairy cattle over the past few days. CIDRAP

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US aid cuts weaken the fight against maleria, the deadliest disease in Africa

Mon, 2025-03-10 20:10 — mike kraft
No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it Malaria season begins this month in a large part of Africa. No disease is deadlier on the continent, especially for children. AP News
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