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 ...

While authorities are searching for three lab monkeys that escaped in Mississippi yesterday, and that was after a truck that was transporting them from Twolane University crashed, sheriff's officials said that the truck's driver mistakenly told deputies at the scene that the primates were aggressive and carried several infectious diseases. >> Based off of that information, they say they quote, "took the appropriate actions to destroy the rest of the monkeys." Tain University later released a statement sayin ...

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]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should return its focus to tracking infectious diseases and pandemic response less than one week after the agency’s director was fired https://t.co/rAMnyvKfiL ...