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CDC Vaccine Expert Resigns After RFK Jr. Cuts Advisers

Physician's Weekly

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has resigned, warning that changes in leadership may weaken the country’s vaccine program. Dr. Fiona Havers , who led the CDC’s tracking of hospitalizations from COVID-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), stepped down this week. She presented hospitalization data at ACIP meetings.

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COVID-19 Vaccines with Dr. Forest Arnold

Louisville Lectures

Forest Arnold returns to present "COVID-19 Vaccines: Wows and Woes" today on Louisville Lectures. In this presentation, Dr. Arnold gives an overview of COVID-19 and vaccines. After, he presents the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the efficacy of vaccines in light of variants.

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Episode 236: ARM Episode 16 – Live from SGIM: Best of Antiracism Research at the Society of General Internal Medicine’s 2022 Annual Meeting

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Dr. Valtis is a 4th year Med-Peds Resident at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital, and his research focuses on race and the utilization of security responses in the inpatient hospital setting. Yannis Valtis, Ebi Okah, and Carine Davila, about research in their respective fields.

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COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Epidemic with Dr. Forest Arnold

Louisville Lectures

Arnold has since presented another lecture on COVID-19. COVID-19 Vaccines: Wows and Woes " The mentioned SARS-CoV-2 is in reference to COVID-19 Dr. Forest Arnold's focuses on summarizing the extent of human coronaviruses, risk factors, and the clinical presentation of patients with coronavirus to the extent known. Arnold, D.O.,

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COVID-19: An Update with Dr. Mark Burns

Louisville Lectures

After, he explains the clinical presentation and current commendations for pharmacologic management and finally, the vaccines in phase 3 trials. Dr. Burns attended the University of Louisville for Medical School, completed his residency at the University of Louisville Hospital, and his fellowship at the University of Louisville.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

GPs Are the Backbone of Effective Healthcare Systems Countries with a stronger focus on primary care and family medicine, rather than on hospitals and specialists, enjoy better health, 1 , 2 lower health inequalities, 2 , 3 and prevent hospitalizations. 2 , 4 I believe this is crucial and that all politicians should know about it.

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New COVID Variant, NB.1.8.1, May Now Make Up 1 in 3 U.S. Cases

Physician's Weekly

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new COVID-19 variant that led to a spike in hospital cases across parts of Asia may now account for more than one-third of all COVID cases in the U.S., People may experience: Cough Sore throat Fever Tiredness As the virus continues to evolve, access to vaccines may change for some groups.