CDC Panel Limits Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns
CDC vaccine advisers have voted to restrict the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a major change to a decades-old policy. Learn what this means for infant health and vaccine access.
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US Alters Hepatitis B Vaccine Guidelines for Newborns
A US federal committee has voted to change the long-standing hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for all newborns. The decision has sparked concern among medical groups. Read the full story.
CDC panel rejects RFK Jr's Hepatitis B vaccine claim
A CDC advisory committee has formally dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Jr's claim linking the Hepatitis B vaccine to liver disease, stating there is no supporting evidence. Read the full report.
CDC Panel Votes to Stop Hepatitis B Vaccine for All Newborns
A US health panel has voted to end the decades-old practice of vaccinating all newborns against Hepatitis B within 24 hours of birth. The new guidance recommends consultation and a delayed start.
Key US Panel Votes on Changing Infant Hepatitis B Vaccine
A US vaccine advisory panel, reshaped by RFK Jr, votes on altering the newborn hepatitis B jab recommendation after heated debate. Experts warn of far-reaching health consequences.
Confusion grips RFK Jr's vaccine panel over Hep B vote
Advisers appointed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed confusion over a key hepatitis B vaccine vote, forcing a delay. Read the full report on the chaotic policymaking.
CDC panel delays hepatitis B vaccine vote for newborns
A key US vaccine advisory committee has postponed a vote on hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns after members expressed confusion. The decision could impact long-standing immunisation policy.
Norovirus Cases Spike Early, Doubling Last Year's Outbreaks
Health officials are puzzled as norovirus outbreaks arrive weeks ahead of schedule, more than doubling last year's figures. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
US Panel May Axe Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine
A US federal advisory panel, appointed by Health Secretary RFK Jr, could vote to end the decades-old hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Explore the potential impact on public health and the science behind the controversial move.
Rabies Travel Warnings Issued for Haiti and India
US health officials warn travellers to Haiti and India after rabies cases. Learn about the risks, counterfeit vaccines, and essential precautions to stay safe.
RFK Jr Panel to Vote on Delaying Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine
An advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary RFK Jr is set to recommend major changes to child vaccine schedules, including delaying the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Experts warn this could have severe public health consequences. Learn the facts.
Vaccine sceptic appointed to key CDC leadership role
Ralph Abraham, who called Covid-19 vaccines 'dangerous', becomes CDC deputy director as RFK Jr reshapes US health leadership. Read the latest developments.
CDC: Don't Wash Your Thanksgiving Turkey
As Thanksgiving approaches, health officials issue a crucial reminder: washing raw turkey spreads dangerous bacteria. Learn the safe way to prepare your festive feast.
New US flu strain emerges amid vaccination worries
A new flu strain has been identified in the US, raising concerns as vaccination rates remain a critical issue. Experts urge the public to get vaccinated ahead of the winter peak.
CDC changes vaccine-autism stance after RFK Jr instruction
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr reveals he directed the CDC to change its official position on vaccines and autism, prompting fierce backlash from public health experts. Discover the full story.
CDC changes vaccine page for RFK Jr's autism views
US health agency CDC alters its vaccine safety guidance to reflect RFK Jr's disputed autism link belief, sparking widespread condemnation from scientists and public health experts.
CDC changes vaccine-autism guidance amid controversy
The CDC has controversially updated its autism-vaccine webpage, suggesting studies haven't ruled out links. Experts warn this politicises public health and risks preventable disease resurgence.
CDC website links vaccines to autism after RFK Jr update
The US CDC has controversially updated its website to suggest a potential link between vaccines and autism, a move contradicting decades of scientific consensus. Explore the implications.
Ethiopia confirms deadly Marburg virus outbreak
Ethiopia confirms a Marburg virus outbreak, a deadly pathogen with an 80% fatality rate. Learn about the symptoms and the urgent response underway.
US Measles Outbreak Threatens Elimination Status
America's measles elimination status faces unprecedented threat as outbreaks spread across multiple states, driven by falling vaccination rates and international travel.
American's Australian nightmare: Homeless, jailed, spider attacks
An American man's quest for an Australian adventure inspired by Steve Irwin turned into a harrowing tale of homelessness, spider attacks, and double imprisonment. Discover how his dream life Down Under became a cautionary story.
CDC hiring freeze threatens US pandemic preparedness
Exclusive investigation reveals how a sweeping federal hiring freeze has brought the CDC to its knees, leaving critical positions vacant and threatening America's pandemic preparedness.
US Obesity Rates Hit Record High Amid New Drug Hope
New CDC data reveals American obesity rates have hit unprecedented levels, while revolutionary GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound show promising results in combating the epidemic.
CDC: American Parents Face Mental Health Crisis
Groundbreaking CDC study exposes alarming rates of anxiety and depression among American parents, revealing the hidden mental health crisis affecting millions of households.
CDC panel rejects RFK Jr's vaccine claims
A crucial CDC advisory committee has unanimously dismissed Robert F Kennedy Jr's controversial vaccine assertions during a dramatic hearing that highlighted deepening divisions in American healthcare discourse.
Trump Cuts Could Cost Australian Lives: Ex-CDC Chief
Exclusive: Dr Tom Frieden urges Australia to bolster disease defences as potential Trump administration threatens global health funding cuts, risking catastrophic consequences.
CDC reverses course, saves hundreds of jobs after outcry
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has partially reversed its controversial decision to eliminate hundreds of positions, reinstating approximately 250 roles after facing significant criticism from health experts and lawmakers.
CDC staff purge under Trump sparks health crisis fears
Exclusive: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention faces mass firings and restructuring under new Trump administration leadership, raising concerns about political interference in public health.
CDC reverses mass firings, reinstates dismissed staff
In a dramatic reversal, dozens of CDC staff dismissed in a controversial 'reorganisation' have been ordered reinstated with back pay, following intervention from the Biden administration.
Trump Blocked CDC Scientists During Government Shutdown
Exclusive documents show how Trump officials prevented career scientists from working during critical health emergencies, raising serious questions about political interference in public health.
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