The US health scene just got a lot more complicated. A big shot in vaccine development, Dr. Peter Marks, has quit his job. He was the top vaccine official at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He had a big role in the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines during the Trump administration. Mark
The United States is facing a bird flu epidemic. The current health czar, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has some unusual ideas on how to handle it. He thinks letting the flu spread through bird populations could help identify immune birds. This approach has raised quite a few eyebrows. Kennedy's plan inv
In West Texas, a health official recently shared a plan to tackle the measles outbreak. This plan was a bit different from what most doctors would suggest. The official, who is in charge of health and human services, had some ideas that were far from what most scientists agree on. The official di
In the heart of West Texas, a measles outbreak has left nearly 200 people infected and a child dead. The first such fatality in a decade, this outbreak has sparked a heated debate about vaccination and health practices. At the center of this storm is a high-ranking health official who has stirred co
The CDC recently made some big changes to its vaccine efforts. The agency has decided to pause a public meeting of its vaccine advisory committee for the time being. This isn't the only change. The CDC has also decided to stop a campaign that was encouraging people to get their flu shots. This campa
So, there was supposed to be a big vaccine meeting next week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a group called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). They meet three times a year to talk about new or updated vaccines. This time, it was the first meeting since
In a surprising move, the Senate recently confirmed a well-known figure with controversial views on vaccines as the new head of the Health and Human Services Department. This person, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is a prominent skeptic of vaccines and has a history of questioning their safety and efficacy
Imagine this: A big boss of a major food company stands up and says, "Packaged foods are super important for people all over the world. " This is what happened when the CEO of Nestle, Laurent Freixe, spoke up just before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new head of the U. S. Department of
The U. S. Senate is set to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new health secretary. This decision comes despite major concerns from both political parties and the medical community. Kennedy, a 71-year-old environmental lawyer, is known for his controversial views on vaccines. He has spent years sp
The Senate was buzzing with a surprising vote. Senator Bill Cassidy had to make a tough call. He was not sure if the new nominee for the health department was ready for the job. But here's what happened. Cassidy had to vote on Robert F Kennedy Jr. 's nomination for a top health role. After
