All articles tagged with #federal health officials
The U.S. has approved organ transplants between people with HIV, allowing kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients. This decision, effective Wednesday, aims to reduce wait times for all patients and improve access to lifesaving care for those with HIV, expanding beyond previous research-only limitations.
Federal health officials presented data suggesting a potential link between R.S.V. vaccines and Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological condition, but emphasized that the connection is still uncertain. The reported cases were small, with an estimated two cases per 100,000 vaccinated people or fewer, and further data is needed to determine the risk. The vaccines in question, Abrysvo by Pfizer and Arexvy by GSK, were approved by the FDA in 2023, and the CDC recommended them for adults aged 60 or older. Ongoing surveillance will provide more clarity on the potential increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome after R.S.V. vaccination.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claimed that his refusal to follow the advice of federal health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic prevented his state from becoming a "Faucian dystopia." DeSantis, who is expected to run for president in 2024, has been a vocal critic of COVID-related restrictions and mandates. Despite Florida being hit hard by the pandemic, DeSantis's laissez-faire response has endeared him to conservatives and catapulted him to the top-tier of Republican presidential candidates.