HHS ends mRNA vaccine development program under BARDA
HHS Announces Changes to mRNA Vaccine Development The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled plans to regulate the development of mRNA vaccines, particularly through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Agency (BARDA). This initiative involves the cancellation and scaling back of various contracts and solicitations. This decision follows a comprehensive evaluation […]
RFK took a significant misstep by stopping worldwide vaccine funding.
Kennedy’s Decision to Cut Funds: A Controversial Move Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, has made the decision to withdraw funding from the Global Vaccine Alliance, known as Gavi. It’s essential for any government to allocate taxpayer money wisely, and the US is certainly not the only […]
HHS ends $500M mRNA vaccine agreements and reallocates funds to ‘safer’ methods
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Tuesday that it is canceling 22 contracts related to the development of mRNA vaccines, amounting to nearly $500 million. This move is part of the government’s efforts through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Agency (BARDA), which focuses on advancing scientific research, including vaccines and […]
Medical groups, including the AMA, are removed from CDC vaccine workgroups.
Health officials in the U.S. have announced that several leading healthcare organizations will no longer participate in crafting vaccination recommendations. An email from the government, sent Thursday, indicated that some experts would be removed from the workgroup that supports the Advisory Committee on Vaccination Practices. The groups affected include the American Medical Association, the American […]
Many adults are not intending to receive the COVID-19 vaccine following changes in vaccination policies.
A recent poll reveals that a significant majority of American adults, about 59%, do not plan to receive a Covid-19 booster shot this fall, according to survey findings from the Healthcare Policy Group KFF. The data indicates that 23% of adults are likely to skip the vaccine altogether, while 37% are committed to getting the […]
AAP aims to remove vaccine exemptions
Americans Question Vaccine Schedules There’s a growing number of Americans who are starting to question the vaccine schedules recommended for children, and it seems the American Academy of Pediatrics hasn’t been missed in this wave of skepticism. The American Academy of Pediatrics has been actively addressing the concerns, notably in a recent statement where they […]
Leading vaccine official leaves amid conservative backlash
Vinay Prasad, the leading vaccine regulator at the FDA and noted critic of Covid-19 policies, has decided to leave his position after just under three months in office. A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mentioned in an email that “Dr. Prasad wishes to avoid distractions from the FDA’s important work […]
Vaccine specialist discusses the drop in childhood vaccination rates worldwide
Vaccine Hesitancy Persists Years After Pandemic Though the Covid-19 pandemic began over five years ago, vaccine hesitance lingers. Professor Margie Danchin is actively working on this pressing issue. Danchin, a pediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, is also an expert at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI). She emphasizes her commitment to […]
Senate Democrats begin inquiry into RFK Jr.’s dismissal of the CDC vaccine panel
Democrats on the Senate Health Committee kicked off an inquiry on Tuesday concerning the Secretary of Health and Human Services, following the dismissal of all members from the CDC’s Vaccine Advisory Panel by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Leading the charge was Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who requested further details on Kennedy’s decision to fire a […]
Doctors Criticize Vaccine Requirements and Censorship Before the Supreme Court
Texas Doctor Takes Stand at Supreme Court WASHINGTON – Dr. Stella Immanuel, a Texas physician who gained attention for treating numerous Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, recently joined other medical professionals including Dr. Simone Gold and Dr. Mary Tully Bowden, at a demonstration outside the U.S. Supreme Court. This event marked the five-year anniversary […]