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‘A perfect storm': Ex-CDC official warns shutdown has left U.S. unprepared for outbreaks
MSNBC· 2025-10-21 03:43
Dr. . Dmitri Duskalakis, former director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, and Dr. . Deborah Howry, former CDC chief medical officer and an associate professor at Emory.Both resigned from the CDC back in August. >> Dr. . Dascalosquez, I I'd like to just sort of get uh to where I think Alicia took us uh in setting this up uh and that is the the impact that this is starting to have on moms out there.And what should moms and dads in places like South Carolina uh and e ...
Mounting measles cases drive concerns in schools as hundreds quarantine
NBC News· 2025-10-15 01:01
Tonight, mounting measles cases are driving concerns in classrooms and forcing hundreds to quarantine. In South Carolina, the state's health department reporting today five new infections nearly doubling an in October outbreak in Spartanberg County where Dr. . Chris Lombardozi works.We've never seen this before. I hope not to see it again. There have been exposures to the disease in the region at a fitness center plus two schools according to officials forcing nearly 140 unvaccinated students to stay home r ...
Do vaccines make a difference if other people aren't vaccinated?
NBC News· 2025-10-14 21:12
And we know from a recent NBC News investigation that these childhood vaccination rates have dropped significantly. What if you're somebody who is getting your kid vaccinated, but you're around a whole bunch of unvaccinated people. And I asked that because among states with data on kids who get the vaccine, 67% don't have enough coverage for herd immunity.What are you supposed to do with that when you're actually getting the vaccine. Let me just break down what is herd immunity. Her immunity is kind of that ...
Hundreds of U.S. students quarantined amid measles outbreaks
NBC News· 2025-10-14 19:54
Measles cases are bubbling up again and wreaking havoc on the school year after exposure to the disease. Health officials reporting more than 150 unvaccinated children between two schools in South Carolina have been forced out of the classroom and into quarantine for 3 weeks. The length of time it could take for symptoms like fever, a cough, or rash to emerge.You have to then stay away from school for 3 weeks, which is going to hurt your ability to learn. And that's just one of the many consequences I think ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-09 16:03
The Democratic Republic of Congo has not reported any new cases of Ebola in the last 10 days, amid a ramp up in vaccination efforts to contain the outbreak https://t.co/GORLzxJPM2 ...
Health experts are questioning new Covid-19 vaccination guidelines issued by the CDC
NBC News· 2025-10-06 18:27
Well, today the CDC put out new guidance that could make it harder for a lot of kids and adults to get an updated CO 19 booster this season. >> In fact, people younger than 65 are now recommended to consult with a doctor or even a pharmacist before getting their vaccination. But experts warned that this change could limit access to the shot and compromise herd immunity in states that follow this new recommendation. ...
CDC updates guidance on who should receive Covid vaccines
NBC News· 2025-10-06 17:08
Well, today the CDC put out new guidance that could make it harder for a lot of kids and adults to get an updated CO 19 booster this season. In fact, people younger than 65 are now recommended to consult with a doctor or even a pharmacist before getting their vaccination. But experts warned that this change could limit access to the shot and compromise herd immunity in states that follow this new recommendation.Joining us now for more clarity, NBC News health and medical reporter Erica Edwards. Erica, what ...
Gates Says Nigeria Is the Key to Africa's Success
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-10-01 13:23
Bill, you you said you're directing a lot of your money, right, towards Africa for health and development. How are you partnering with governments to get it done and also to make sure what the priorities are. >> Well, the you know, top priority for any government is stability in health and education.Uh and you know, Rwanda's done a lot of very good things. uh you know as a percentage of subsaran Africa it's uh not that high but a lot of the best practices now are are coming out of Rwanda which uh surprises ...
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Parents concerned about vaccinating their babies deserve to know why doctors recommend it. Immunologist Donna Farber explains why vaccines work best when we’re young. https://t.co/ZumogbOdCy ...
The Trump administration is changing Covid, child vaccine recommendations — here's what to know
CNBC Television· 2025-09-25 14:45
Recommendations & Guidance - The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has new guidance on COVID shots, pending CDC approval [1] - The panel now recommends individuals 6 months and older consult a healthcare provider before vaccination [2] - Medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasize updated shots for those at high risk of severe COVID [5] Vaccine Availability & Access - Updated shots from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax are available nationwide, but access varies by location and insurance [3] - Some states have laws restricting pharmacists from administering COVID shots without a prescription [3] - Government programs like Medicare still cover the shot, and some private insurers have pledged to do the same, but confirmation with individual health plans is important [4]