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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

Routine assessment of pain and parent education videos are useful initiatives to encourage pain management. Citation : Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesnt stop long-term impacts on development (2025, June 8) retrieved 9 June 2025 from [link] This document is subject to copyright.

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STATEMENT RELEASE: Doctors for America’s FDA Task Force Dismayed by Kennedy Testimony

Doctors for America

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doctors for America PO Box: 21161 2300 18th St NW Lbby Washington, DC 20009-9996 May 15, 2025 Doctors for America’s FDA Task Force Dismayed by Kennedy Testimony WASHINGTON, D.C. during yesterday’s Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing. Kennedy Jr.

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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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Surfers play crucial role in beach safety according to study

Medical Xpress

This research can inform future beach safety strategies and educational initiatives." More information: Buly A Cardak et al, The safety actions of surfers in Victoria, Australia: Assessing the impact of water safety and first aid training, Safety Science (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2025.106914

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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.