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Vaccine in the arm

Health Sep 03

Can you get a COVID shot? Here’s your fall vaccine guide

By Laura Santhanam

Politics Aug 31

U.S. HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. holds a press conference with Texas Governor Abbott, in Austin
Can RFK Jr. take COVID vaccines off the market? Here’s what vaccine law experts say

Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy can’t unilaterally ban COVID-19 vaccines, although access may be more limited this fall. Federal rules outline the vaccine license revocation process, and experts said a ban attempt would likely face legal challenge.

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

Health Aug 27

FILE PHOTO: People receive their second COVID-19 boosters in Waterford, Michigan
FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots with some restrictions for kids and adults

The new shots from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are approved for all seniors. But the Food and Drug Administration narrowed their use for younger adults and children to those with at least one high-risk health condition, such as asthma or obesity.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Health Aug 12

Conference to announce actions on the opioid 7-OH compound at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington
After the shooting at CDC, RFK Jr. criticizes agency’s pandemic response

President Donald Trump’s Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., also described political violence as “wrong” and said his job is to protect employees.

By Associated Press

Health May 18

Germany starts vaccinating with Novavax
FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, but with unusual restrictions on its use

In its Friday approval letter, the FDA didn’t explain the restrictions although they reflect skepticism about vaccines from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump officials.

By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press

Feb 14

WATCH: Trump signs orders targeting COVID vaccine mandates and creating ‘energy dominance’ council

By Associated Press

Schools, colleges and states that require immunizations against COVID-19 may risk of losing federal money under an executive order President Donald Trump signed Friday. Trump also signed an order formally creating a National Energy Dominance Council and directed it to…

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Aug 24

Watch 4:13
What the end of a COVID vaccine access program means for uninsured Americans

By John Yang, Laura Santhanam

As new, highly contagious mutations are making this summer’s COVID surge significantly bigger than expected, the FDA approved updated COVID vaccines on Friday. But funding runs out this month for a federal program providing free vaccines to uninsured and underinsured…

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Aug 20

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What to know about this summer’s major surge in COVID infections

By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas

As summer winds down, much of the U.S. is seeing the biggest COVID wave in at least two years, and hundreds of people are still being killed by the virus every week. According to a CDC analysis of hospitalizations, 25…

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Mar 19

Brazil’s Bolsonaro indicted for suspected falsification of his personal vaccine records

By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

During the pandemic, Bolsonaro was one of the few world leaders who railed against the vaccine, openly flouting health restrictions and encouraging other Brazilians to follow his example.

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Dec 10

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Your questions answered about staying safe from COVID, RSV and flu this winter

By John Yang, Kaisha Young

As we head into the winter holidays, John Yang speaks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina about the current state of affairs with COVID, RSV and flu infections, lagging vaccination rates and how to stay healthy this season.

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