Jul 24 The U.S. fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press New federal data shows the fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 5:53 Former top CDC vaccine expert on why she resigned in protest over firing of advisory panel By Ali Rogin, Juliet Fuisz, Andrew Corkery Earlier in June, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members of a key vaccine advisory panel and handpicked eight new members, including several who have expressed skepticism about some vaccines. The move prompted the resignation of Dr. Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch 7:09 Trump’s former surgeon general raises concerns about vaccine panel overhauled by RFK Jr. By Laura Santhanam, Azhar Merchant, Geoff Bennett A shift in a key vaccine advisory committee has raised alarms among public health experts. The ACIP routinely makes recommendations to the CDC. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired every prior member of the panel and appointed seven new… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 7:23 Former CDC director reacts to RFK Jr.’s firing of entire vaccine advisory panel By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas The abrupt removal of all of the members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has sparked outrage and worry among many public health experts. That includes the American Medical Association, which called for… Continue watching
Jun 10 RFK Jr. ousts entire 17-person CDC vaccine advisory committee By Laura Ungar, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Kennedy says the committee members had too many conflicts of interest. Continue reading
Jun 07 Salmonella outbreak connected to egg recall sickens dozens in 7 states By Associated Press The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May because of the potential for salmonella. The recall covers Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada,… Continue reading
May 30 CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The nation's top public health agency posted new recommendations that say healthy children and pregnant women may get COVID-19 vaccinations, removing stronger language that those groups should get the shots. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 9:03 FDA commissioner defends changes to COVID vaccine recommendations By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant In a significant shift this week, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant individuals. That sparked concerns from some public health officials and medical professionals. But FDA… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 7:20 Why public health groups are concerned about changes to COVID vaccine recommendations By Ali Rogin, Azhar Merchant Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the CDC would drop the COVID vaccines from its list of recommended shots for pregnant women and children. That decision and other recent changes under Kennedy are leading… Continue watching
May 20 Trump officials say yearly COVID shots will no longer be approved for healthy adults and children By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The FDA said Tuesday annual COVID shots will still be regularly approved for seniors and younger people with increased health risks from the virus. Continue reading