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RFK Jr. Removes Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. vaccine recommendations. He said the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, has been “plagued with persistent conflicts of interest” and called it a “rubber stamp” for new vaccines. Kennedy, who once led an anti-vaccine group, has been a longtime critic of vaccines.

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Key Bills in the 2025 Legislative Session AAFP is Watching Closely

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

As the 2025 legislative session swings into full gear, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has set its sights on a cadre of pivotal bills set to shape the healthcare landscape for years to come. HB 2 – Vaccine Consent What’s in the Bill: Sponsored by Rep.

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Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development

Medical Xpress

As is the case internationally, sucrose is used widely in New Zealand, but there is considerable variation in protocols of use across hospitals. Routine assessment of pain and parent education videos are useful initiatives to encourage pain management. No national guidelines for best practice exist. Read the original article.

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2024 Summer Pinecones E-Newsletter -- ADVOCACY News

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

We advocated for the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act (HR 1202 / S794). Medicare Coverage of Recommended Vaccines – There is a split in coverage on vaccines in the Medicare program. Food and Drug Administration to ensure that this year, the COVID-19 vaccine is available early in the season.

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COVID Updates: A Podcast with Peter Chin-Hong and Lona Mody

GeriPal

Our conversation covers: The current state of COVID Evidence for COVID boosters, who should get them, and preferences between Novavax and mRNA vaccines COVID treatments like Molnupiravir and Paxlovid Differences in COVID impact on nursing home residents and those with serious illnesses We wrap up with a “magic wand” question.

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Not Only Harvard. RFK Jr.’s Slashed Science Funding Cuts Across States That Backed Trump

Physicians News Digest

The Trump administration has canceled hundreds of grants supporting research on topics such as vaccination; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the health of LGBTQ+ populations. Others followed the Senate confirmation of anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy Jr. Thank you for public service.