He's on the prowl there. >> Tonight, an urgent search to find three lab monkeys still on the loose. >> We got 21 monkey that was on this truck.>> The primates escaped Tuesday afternoon when a truck carrying them crashed on the interstate in Jasper County, Mississippi. >> These these monkeys could be dangerous. >> Police issuing a chilling warning to the community after the driver said they were two lane university research monkeys and might be infected with highly infectious diseases.We've got law enforceme ...

Incident Overview - Authorities are searching for three escaped lab monkeys after a truck transporting them crashed in Mississippi [1] - An unknown number of escaped monkeys have been killed [2] Initial Misinformation and Correction - The truck driver initially reported the monkeys were aggressive and carried infectious diseases [1] - Tulane University later stated the monkeys were not infectious and belonged to a third-party research organization [1][3] Public Safety - The public is advised not to approach the lab monkeys if seen and to contact law enforcement immediately [3][4] Investigation and Ownership - The monkeys were being housed at a research center in Tulane, Louisiana, but do not belong to the university [5] - The identity of the third-party research organization and the monkeys' destination remain unknown [5] - Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the accident [5]

Vaccine Policy & Public Health - A federal panel's new rules for COVID shots could reduce vaccine availability [1] - The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ASIP) recommended that individuals under 65 consult a doctor before receiving the COVID vaccine, differing from previous recommendations for all Americans aged 6 months and older [2] - The panel also voted to restrict the use of the MMRV vaccine, advising against its use for children under four years old [2][3] - Childhood vaccination rates have been declining, leading to nearly 1,500 documented measles cases in the US this year, the highest level in over 25 years [10] Historical Context & Impact of Vaccines - In 1900, the US life expectancy was 473%, significantly lower than today's 784% due to infant and child mortality from preventable diseases [5][6] - Before the introduction of the measles vaccine in the early 1960s, the US saw 3 to 4 million measles cases annually, with 400 to 500 deaths [8] - Measles deaths declined by 90% in the decade after the introduction of measles vaccines, and measles was considered eliminated in the US in 2000 [9] - Vaccines are considered a top innovation for contributing to health, longevity, and overall human well-being [14] Skepticism vs Pseudoscience & Public Trust - The discussion around vaccines is not solely scientific, as panels are now populated with vaccine critics, some of whom have profited from that position [16] - It's important to distinguish legitimate skepticism, which is part of science, from pseudoscience, as public trust and polarization are key issues [17][19] - Herd immunity is crucial, and decreased vaccination rates can affect many people [21][22] - Vaccination is a public health issue and a shared responsibility for the safety and health of the community [22][23]

Public Health Concerns - The Health and Human Services secretary embraces anti-scientific ideas [1] - These ideas contradict germ theory, the foundation of infectious disease treatment [1]

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