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Ivan on Tech 🍳📈💰· 2025-10-30 18:21
RT Kirill Dmitriev (@kadmitriev)mRNA COVID vaccines — the largest experiment on humans with an unstudied technology, conducted on over 3 billion people. 👇 ...
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Wendy O· 2025-10-28 20:33
I thought I was having a bad day.Oh dear.Breaking911 (@Breaking911):🚨 BREAKING: Truck hauling ‘aggressive’ monkeys carrying hepatitis C, herpes & COVID overturns in MississippiSheriff says all but one of the animals have been “destroyed.” https://t.co/L9ss4ylJof ...
RFK Jr.’s shakeup of public health was ‘longtime overdue,’ says physician GOP Rep.
NBC News· 2025-09-17 21:32
And as we mentioned, it has been a very busy day on Capitol Hill. I want to pick back up with Republican Congressman from North Carolina, Greg Murphy. Um, Congressman, thanks for being with us. Thanks for rolling with the breaking news here a little bit.Um, I want to start with that Senate hearing today uh with former CDC director Susan Manarez where she said she was asked to approve every recommendation from this vaccine panel which now includes these um Kennedy appointed vaccine skeptics regardless of the ...
Ex-CDC director expected to focus on vaccines in first testimony since firing
NBC News· 2025-09-17 12:42
Well, back home in Washington, former CDC director Susan Manarez is set to go before a Senate committee hearing later this morning. So, Manarz was abruptly fired. You might remember this, was by the Trump administration just last month after just a couple weeks on the job after she refused to resign under pressure.>> She is expected to testify that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. . pressured her to endorse new vaccine recommendations before seeing scientific evidence.Today's hearing kicks off a high ...
Trump BREAKS from RFK Jr on vaccines: ‘They work’
MSNBC· 2025-09-06 16:17
Vaccine Safety and Public Health - The report highlights a debate surrounding vaccine safety and efficacy, particularly concerning COVID-19 and measles vaccines [1][2][10] - The discussion involves contrasting viewpoints on vaccine mandates and individual choice, with concerns raised about potential dangers to public health, especially children, in the context of outbreaks [17][18][19] - The report mentions a measles epidemic with approximately 5,000 cases in the US and three deaths, including two children, marking the first child death since 2003 [18][19] RFK Jr.'s Positions and Controversies - RFK Jr.'s views on vaccines are under scrutiny, with concerns about his promotion of public health misinformation and potential conflicts of interest [3][5][9] - RFK Jr.'s removal of 17 members from the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) and replacement with seven individuals lacking expertise raises concerns about the credibility of the CDC's recommendations [12] - The report references a Wall Street Journal report suggesting HHS, under RFK Jr., may link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy, contradicting existing studies [22][23][25] Impact on Public Trust and Vaccine Access - Confusion regarding vaccine schedules and access, particularly for vulnerable populations like pregnant women, is identified as a significant problem [7][8][9] - The report suggests a decline in trust towards traditional sources of vaccine information, such as the CDC and ACIP, leading to reliance on state consortiums and medical organizations [13][14][15] - The report mentions that a million Americans died from COVID [3]
What's Trump's Fmr. Covid Response Coordinator's View on RFK Jr. Hearing?
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-05 23:51
Health & Safety Concerns - RFK Jr is speculating a link between autism and Tylenol use during pregnancy, which Health and Human Services has denied [1] - A review of 46 studies suggests a trend towards a relationship between Tylenol and certain neurodevelopmental diseases in children, including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD [2][3] - There is concern about the framing of the report exploring the connection between Tylenol and autism, given the complexity of autism as a spectrum disorder [4][5] COVID-19 Vaccination - Guidance on COVID-19 vaccination in the United States has been unclear [9] - The UK's "Green Book" provides detailed information on COVID-19 vaccination decisions, including stopping vaccination of healthy children under five in 2022 due to high antibody levels [9][10] - Many countries have decreased vaccination of healthy children, some up to age 16, but continue to prioritize high-risk patients [11] - Wastewater data indicates a surge in COVID-19 cases in the United States, emphasizing the need for testing in multi-generational households [12] Vaccine Efficacy & Public Perception - The COVID-19 vaccine was scientifically studied and critically effective in preventing severe disease [18][19] - Initial studies primarily focused on symptomatic individuals, limiting knowledge about asymptomatic cases and protection against infection [18][19] - There is confusion about the COVID-19 vaccine's purpose, which was to prevent severe disease, and clarity is needed on who should continue to receive vaccinations [20]
Lawmakers grill RFK Jr. on vaccines, COVID and CDC
MSNBC· 2025-09-05 02:48
Public Health Crisis & Government Response - The discussion revolves around the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine efficacy, and the role of public health officials [1][2][3][4] - Concerns are raised about the Secretary of Health and Human Services' knowledge of the number of American deaths from COVID-19 [1] - Operation Warp Speed and its potential Nobel Prize nomination are mentioned [3][4][7] Vaccine Safety & Research - The safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine are questioned, with accusations of it being the "deadliest vaccine ever made" [3][4] - The cancellation of $500 million in mRNA research funding is criticized [5] - The need for continued research to prepare for future pandemics is emphasized [5] Conduct & Credibility of Public Officials - Accusations of ignorance, being a "charlatan," and making false statements are directed at the Secretary of Health and Human Services [1][5][6] - Calls for the Secretary's resignation or removal from office are made [6][7] - Allegations are made about the CDC staff being "horrible people" who "are killing children and they don't care," which are denied [6]
A ‘public health catastrophe in the making’? Dem Senator gives dire warning on RFK Jr.’s leadership
MSNBC· 2025-09-04 18:26
Public Health Crisis & Misinformation - Senator Ed Markey highlights the resignation of Susan Monz due to disagreement with an anti-vaccination panel led by Robert F Kennedy Jr [2] - Misinformation is spreading rapidly, potentially leading to a public health catastrophe with increased sickness and death [3][7][8] - The administration's handling of COVID-19, including a lack of knowledge about death tolls (12 million Americans) and vaccine effectiveness, is criticized [4] - Robert F Kennedy Jr's influence is seen as a threat, potentially spreading diseases across states due to anti-vaccination sentiments [6][9] Vaccine & Public Health Interventions - Vaccines and public health interventions significantly reduced childhood mortality, with a historical context of 18% of children under five dying in 1900 [5] - The denial of the importance of vaccines, particularly against diseases like measles, mumps, and rubella, is expected to lead to increased illness and fatalities [8][9] - The former CDC heads are warning about a healthcare catastrophe due to the denialism of Robert F Kennedy Jr [9] State-Level Responses - States like California, Washington, and Oregon are collaborating to provide science-based advice on vaccines [11] - Massachusetts is forming its own vaccine policy coalition, with Governor Healey committed to expert-led standards, emphasizing healthcare access [12][13][14] - Massachusetts, as a healthcare capital, aims to maintain access to vaccinations and healthcare despite potential cuts in Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act [14][15]
Sen. Rand Paul on U.S. government's stake in Intel: It's a step towards socialism
CNBC Television· 2025-09-03 13:31
Following the president's announcement that the US would take a 10% stake in Intel, Kentucky Republican Senator Ran Paul called the move a step towards socialism socialism. Senator Paul joins us this morning to talk industrial policy and more. We've had this ongoing conversation all all this morning uh Senator about, you know, we've said the good versus the perfect and we've said, you know, there are things that uh the true conservatives like about the president's policies, things that they uh that they don ...
This Morning’s Top Headlines – Sept. 2 | Morning News NOW
NBC News· 2025-09-02 12:46
We are going to begin this morning with President Trump's federal crackdown taking aim at the city of Chicago. Local leaders are bracing for a major immigration operation after Homeland Security Secretary Christy Gnome confirmed plans to expand ICE enforcement in the city over the weekend. Meanwhile, President Trump has threatened to deploy federal forces there to tackle crime.Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday in response. It directs the city's police officers not to collabora ...