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CDC Vaccine Expert Resigns After RFK Jr. Cuts Advisers

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A senior scientist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has resigned, warning that changes in leadership may weaken the country’s vaccine program. It makes recommendations on use of vaccines in the U.S. She presented hospitalization data at ACIP meetings.

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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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Doctors for America Calls for Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccine Regulation

Doctors for America

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doctors for America PO Box: 21161 2300 18th St NW Lbby Washington, DC 20009-9996 May 30, 2025 Doctors for America Calls for Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccine Regulation WASHINGTON, D.C. The role of vaccination as a cornerstone of public health has been underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Measles, vaccine hesitancy, and the ACIP

Common Sense Family Doctor

As of March 27, 2025, 19 states had confirmed a total of 483 measles infections , with 444 cases associated with an ongoing outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico that began in late January. 70 people (14%) have been hospitalized for serious illnesses, and one child and one adult have died. Kennedy, Jr., since last week.

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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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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

Share Tweet Share Email Home Psychology & Psychiatry Home Addiction June 16, 2025 The GIST Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction by I. The law directs Texas universities and hospitals to lead the research. Journal information: Nature Medicine © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

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William Condrell, MD now offering a more personalized approach to healthcare with theConcierge Choice from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

Dr. Condrell specializes in acute and urgent care, annual physicals, cardiac evaluations, preventative health, sports injuries, and vaccinations. After graduating, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center. For more information, please visit www.ccpmd.com.