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health27 days ago

US Vaccine Policy Faces Scrutiny Amid Approval Overhaul and Safety Concerns

The article discusses internal conflicts within the FDA over COVID vaccine safety claims, particularly a memo by Dr. Vinay Prasad proposing major reforms to vaccine approval processes, which has alarmed former agency leaders and experts. Critics argue that Prasad's claims are misleading and could undermine public trust, slow vaccine development, and weaken the entire vaccine system, with potential long-term consequences for public health and vaccine innovation.

via CBS News|
#covid-vaccines#fda#health
health1 month ago

CDC Vaccine Panel Under Pressure Ahead of Key Meeting

The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee faces a crisis due to political influence and procedural irregularities, leading to potential destabilization of vaccine policies, public trust erosion, and risks to vaccine supply and safety, especially concerning the hepatitis B birth dose and vaccine messaging on autism. Immediate action is needed to reaffirm scientific integrity and restore public confidence.

via statnews.com|
#acip#cdc#health
pets3 months ago

Ask a Vet: Is Vaccinating Your Indoor Cat Necessary?

Indoor cats still need vaccines, especially core ones like rabies, herpes, calicivirus, and FeLV, to protect against serious diseases and potential exposure from new cats or wildlife. Despite safety concerns, modern pet vaccines are safe and given every 3 years after initial series, with the importance of vaccination emphasized for maintaining pet and public health.

via The Washington Post|
#cat-vaccines#core-vaccines#disease-prevention
health3 months ago

Experts Oppose Breaking Up the MMR Vaccine

Public health experts oppose splitting the combined MMR vaccine into separate shots, citing no scientific benefit and risks of reduced vaccination coverage, which could lead to outbreaks of measles, mumps, and rubella, especially endangering vulnerable populations like infants and immunocompromised individuals.

via CNN|
#health#measles#mmr-vaccine
health3 months ago

CDC's New Vaccine Approach Sparks Concerns Over MMR Split

The acting CDC chief, Jim O’Neill, has proposed breaking up the MMR vaccine into three separate shots, a move unsupported by evidence and potentially harmful, as it could reduce vaccination rates and increase disease risk. This stance aligns with vaccine skepticism promoted by political figures like RFK Jr., amidst ongoing measles outbreaks and declining vaccine coverage, raising concerns about public health safety.

via Gizmodo|
#anti-vaccine-movement#cdc#health
health3 months ago

Families Seek Compensation from Vaccine Court for Rare Injuries

Families affected by rare vaccine injuries, like Jacob Thompson, turn to the government’s Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for support, which has paid out over $5 billion since the 1980s. The program aims to provide a no-fault, streamlined process for compensation, but faces criticism for delays and limitations, including the exclusion of COVID vaccines and autism from the injury table.

via CBS News|
#compensation#health#jacob-thompson