More than 900 Californians have died from the flu so far this season amid low vaccine rates, state says
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CDC officials say flu season is one of the worst in years
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a rise in severe and even deadly flu cases. Officials are now saying that it is the worst flu season in years. NBC’s Maggie Vespa reports for Saturday TODAY.
West Virginia Senate OKs bill allowing for religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions
If approved by the House, the bill is expected to be signed into law by Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey, who has made allowing religious exemptions to vaccines a priority of his administration. West Virginia is currently one of only a tiny minority of U.
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What to know about vaccine booster shots as measles spreads in Texas
In Texas, at least 90 cases of measles have been reported in recent weeks across the northwest part of that state.
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‘Very alarming’: CDC halts flu vaccination campaign
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-led CDC halts flu shot campaign, postpones vaccine advisory meeting
Just days after taking office, RFK Jr. has overseen major shifts at the CDC, including canceling a flu vaccination campaign and delaying a vaccine advisory meeting. The move comes as flu-related hospitalisations surge.
RFK Jr. promptly cancels vaccine advisory meeting, pulls flu shot campaign
Kennedy Jr. became the country's top health official, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already pulled back some of its efforts to protect Americans with safe, lifesaving vaccines. The agency has indefinitely postponed a public meeting of its vaccine advisory committee and killed a campaign promoting seasonal flu shots.
Vaccine safety panel long criticized by RFK Jr. told to postpone meeting
Health and Human Services officials said the postponement was to accommodate public comment ahead of the meeting but experts decried the delay.
Measles cases are on the rise in the US. Should you get the vaccine in NC? What to know
Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S. — and signs indicate that more outbreaks are possible. As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia,
USDA grants conditional approval for bird flu vaccine: What this means
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Is there a bird flu vaccine? Experts discuss progress amid 'alarming' outbreak
As the bird flu outbreak continues to spread among poultry, cows and people, experts discuss the possible need for a bird flu vaccine and if we already have one.
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RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Scaremongering Ensures Thousands Will Needlessly Endanger Their Children’s Safety
RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Scaremongering Ensures Thousands Will Needlessly Endanger Their Children’s Safety. The idea that anyone has any useful handle on the number of autistic child
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Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?
With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And it's not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.