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RFK Jr.’s Unethical and Deadly Vaccine Testing Plans

Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times
RFK Jr. plans to require more testing of vaccines before they approved, in the name of greater rigor. In fact, his proposals are highly unethical and pose a danger to your health. Here’s why

Friday Nite Videos | May 2, 2025

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Friday Nite Videos | April 4, 2025

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Hands Off! Demos in Over 1,000 Elevate Resistance. Change Is Gonna Come | Playing for Change. Highlights From Cory Booker's 25-Hour Senate Speech. Tasers & Excited Delirium | John Oliver. RFK Jr. Is in Charge of Vaccines. What Now?

Ten Questions & Answers on Measles Protection

Katelyn Jetelina Your Local Epidemiologist
The main thing to know: MMR vaccines are highly effective and provide long-lasting protection. Outbreaks occur mainly among unvaccinated individuals. But here's more about boosters, young children, infection-induced immunity and transmission.

Why the Texas Measles Outbreak Was ‘Inevitable’

Joseph Choi The Hill
Critics of Kennedy accused him of fostering anti-vaccine sentiment in Samoa, months before an outbreak ultimately resulted in 83 measles-related deaths and more than 5,600 infections.

'All Natural' Is Not a Viable Health Strategy

Kristen Panthagani Your Local Epidemiologist
Sometimes “all natural” is far better, but other times nature tries to kill us. We need health policy guided by data that recognizes the harms of both sugary drinks and infectious threats. Americans shouldn’t have to choose.
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