The CDC has made a surprising move, saying that vaccines might be linked to autism. This change comes despite years of research showing no connection. The update on their website wasn't reviewed properly, and some staff members weren't involved in the decision. This has left many people questioning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its website to reflect a significant change in its position on vaccines and autism. This shift comes after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the agency to revise its language. Kennedy, a promin
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the current Health Secretary, has made some big changes to the CDC's website. He told The New York Times that he personally asked for these changes. The CDC used to say that vaccines don't cause autism. Now, the website says that this statement isn't based on solid evidence.
Wisconsin's health department has openly disagreed with the CDC's recent statements about vaccines and autism. This disagreement brings back an old, debunked idea that vaccines might cause autism. The health department's leader, Kirsten Johnson, strongly criticized the CDC for spreading false inform
A person in Washington state has caught a rare bird flu strain that hasn't been seen in humans before. This individual, who has other health issues, got very sick with a high fever, confusion, and breathing problems. Experts say the risk to the public is low. The flu strain, called H5N5, is usually
Vaccines have been a crucial part of child healthcare for a long time. They protect kids from serious diseases that used to be common. Dr. Stanley Plotkin, a well-known vaccine expert, remembers a time when parents were scared of diseases like polio and measles. Now, thanks to vaccines, these fears
A group of independent experts in the U. S. is set to review the data on giving the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns. This comes after a delay in a decision about when babies should get their first dose. The Vaccine Integrity Project is taking on this task. They want to check the safety and benefits
The CDC has been in a state of chaos, with employees facing repeated layoffs and reinstatements. Aryn Melton Backus, a CDC worker, has been through this cycle three times this year alone. The latest round of layoffs, which occurred during the government shutdown, has left many employees in limbo, un
The flu is back, and it's not playing nice. After a tough flu season last year, health experts are keeping a close eye on things. In the U. K. , flu cases are popping up early, especially among kids and young adults. Over in Japan, the flu has hit so hard that schools have had to close. So, what do
Measles is back and spreading fast across the United States. In Minnesota alone, there are now 20 confirmed cases, with three new infections just reported in Dakota County. The latest cases involve unvaccinated kids who likely caught the virus from an unvaccinated adult. This is part of a bigger pro
