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Over 1,000 Health Professionals Demand HHS Secretary Kennedy’s Resignation Amidst Vaccine Policies

Over 1,000 Health Professionals Demand HHS Secretary Kennedy’s Resignation Amidst Vaccine Policies

Over 1,000 Health Professionals Demand HHS Secretary Kennedy’s Resignation Amidst Vaccine Policies More than 1,000 current and former Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) workers have issued a scathing letter demanding the resignation of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The letter, published on Wednesday, accuses Kennedy of endangering American lives through his anti-vaccine policies and the spread of inaccurate health information. The collective, identifying itself as ‘Save HHS,’ addressed Congress, attributing the significant turmoil at the Centers for Disease…

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Sanders Demands RFK Jr.’s Resignation Amid Health Agency Turmoil and Vaccine Controversy

Sanders Demands RFK Jr.’s Resignation Amid Health Agency Turmoil and Vaccine Controversy

Sanders Demands RFK Jr.’s Resignation Amid Health Agency Turmoil and Vaccine Controversy Senator Bernie Sanders has intensified calls for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to step down as Donald Trump’s Health Secretary, citing recent widespread disarray within US health agencies and what Sanders describes as dangerous policies. In a strongly worded op-ed published recently, the Vermont senator accused Kennedy of “endangering the health of the American people now and into the future” and asserted, “He must resign.” Sanders criticized the Trump…

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Public Health Crisis: Outside Groups Scramble to Fill Gaps as CDC Restructuring Deepens Chaos

Public Health Crisis: Outside Groups Scramble to Fill Gaps as CDC Restructuring Deepens Chaos

Public Health Crisis: Outside Groups Scramble to Fill Gaps as CDC Restructuring Deepens Chaos In the wake of extensive restructuring and downsizing by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is grappling with unprecedented chaos, prompting numerous scientific and medical organizations to launch urgent, independent efforts to maintain essential public health services. The upheaval, which critics describe as illegal and politically motivated, has seen the ousting of CDC Director Susan Monarez, the resignation…

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HHS Secretary Kennedy’s ACIP Purge: Implications for Vaccine Policy and Public Health

HHS Secretary Kennedy’s ACIP Purge: Implications for Vaccine Policy and Public Health

HHS Secretary Kennedy’s ACIP Purge: Implications for Vaccine Policy and Public Health HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced the removal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the body advising the CDC on vaccine scheduling and coverage. This unprecedented move raises significant concerns within the scientific community. Kennedy, a known vaccine skeptic, claims the current ACIP members prioritize industry profits over public health, despite existing conflict-of-interest disclosures and evidence-based decision-making processes within the…

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Arizona’s First Measles Cases of 2025: An Analysis of Navajo County Outbreak and Public Health Implications

Arizona’s First Measles Cases of 2025: An Analysis of Navajo County Outbreak and Public Health Implications

Arizona’s First Measles Cases of 2025: An Analysis of Navajo County Outbreak and Public Health Implications Navajo County, Arizona, reported its first measles cases of 2025, marking a significant public health concern amidst a national surge in the highly contagious virus. Four confirmed cases, all unvaccinated individuals with a shared history of recent international travel, have prompted a swift response from local health officials. The outbreak, announced on June 9th, follows a concerning national trend. The U.S. Centers for Disease…

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