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Does RFK Jr. 'believe it' or have an 'addiction to attention'? New documentary investigates
MSNBC· 2025-10-21 16:59
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. . faced bipartisan backlash turmoil rocking the CDC.His goal will be to make America healthy again. >> Senator Kennedy has been shot. >> This is an inescapable trauma.>> He's pushing back against people who've told him he's a fraud. >> They're not playing by the rules. They're not using gold standard science. They're not using evidence.>> He's the most famous Kennedy in America right now. That was a look at the new frontline PBS documentary, The Rise of RFK Jr. . premieres today.The fi ...
These Trump voters are wary of COVID shots, but don't want RFK to restrict other vaccines
The Economic Times· 2025-10-06 14:26
A mercury-containing preservative that is used in some vaccines has not been used in childhood vaccines since 2001, according to the Despite his concerns about childhood vaccines, Hill would not support new restrictions on them while more research is conducted. "If there are people that want it, I think it should be available to them," said Hill, a supervisor at a nuclear power plant. "While you're studying, let be available." Hill is one of 20 Americans who voted for President Donald Still, each of thes ...
‘Wake up. This is where fascism lives’: Resigned vaccine chief on Trump’s ousting of CDC director
MSNBC· 2025-08-30 16:30
CDC Leadership & Scientific Integrity - Former CDC vaccine chief resigned due to concerns that the CDC's vaccine policy committee is compromised, with ideology tainting science [3][4] - The absence of scientific leadership within the CDC raises concerns about the agency's ability to effectively protect public health [4] - Experts express concern that HHS leadership is not listening to scientific experts, potentially leading to policy decisions not based on science [7][8] Vaccine Misinformation & Public Trust - Concerns are raised about the spread of misinformation linking vaccines to autism, potentially impacting vaccination rates and public trust in public health institutions [14][16] - The spread of vaccine skepticism could lead to a loss of measles eradication status and a decline in the US's global public health leadership [20][21] - The American Academy of Pediatrics is providing its own recommendations for COVID vaccines, signaling a lack of trust in the CDC [24] Public Health Infrastructure & Response - Cuts to Medicaid, totaling $1 trillion, will impact access to healthcare and the ability of frontline healthcare workers to respond to public health needs [26] - Concerns are raised that the current rhetoric echoes eugenics, particularly regarding statements about "superior genetics" and survival of the fittest [31]
Measles cases hit highest point in U.S. since 2000
NBC News· 2025-07-09 11:14
Public Health Crisis - Measles cases are at their highest since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000 [1] - The resurgence is directly linked to a lack of vaccinations [1] - Measles spreads rapidly within communities, more contagious than COVID [3] Vaccination Rates and Skepticism - Vaccine skepticism, especially since the pandemic, is a major contributing factor [2] - Vaccination rates have decreased from approximately 95% before the pandemic to 93% after [2] - A 2% decrease in vaccination rates significantly increases the risk of measles outbreaks [3] Health Risks - Measles can cause both acute and long-term health issues [3] - Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) can occur 7-10 years later, especially in children under two, leading to debilitating neurological problems [4] - Measles can result in lifelong health consequences for those infected [4]