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Executive order on vaccines bypasses an evidence-based process that has kept kids safe

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 10, 2026, calling for the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to be given as three separate shots at three separate appointments. The combined MMR vaccine is currently given at 12 to 15 months of age and again between ages 4…

The Conversation · Aug 12

Pediatricians Urge Flu Shots for Every Child Over 6 Months After a Season That Killed 190 U.S. Children

The AAP recommends flu vaccination for all children 6 months and older, but after a severe season, coverage has stalled below half of U.S. kids.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

Drug-Resistant Candida Auris Reaches 27 States as CDC Surveillance Count Hits 3,437 for the Year

CDC provisional data show 3,437 Candida auris cases in 27 states through July 25. California and Texas account for the largest share of the total.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

A summer Covid surge is happening even though many have moved on from the virus

California, Kentucky and Hawaii are seeing some of the highest levels of activity

The Independent UK · Aug 11

North Dakota Pulls All Kratom from Shelves as States Split Over an Unregulated Product

North Dakota banned all kratom products by executive order, going beyond concentrated 7-OH extracts and diverging from states that chose regulation.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

Imported Produce Drove Two of This Summer's Largest Outbreaks While Foreign Inspections Stayed Far Below Target

Two major 2026 outbreaks trace to imported produce, as federal data show the FDA averaged 917 foreign food inspections a year against a target of 19,200.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

First Thing: Colombia reels after major earthquake kills at least 130

Buildings collapse and more than 470 people hurt in 7.4-magnitude quake. Plus, in such a vast universe why is there no sign of aliens?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Salmonella Recall Widens from Restaurant Jalapeños to Salsa and Guacamole Sold in 26 States

Taylor Fresh Foods recalled salsa, guacamole, and prepared foods made with jalapeños tied to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

Anthony Fauci Raised Miscarriage Danger in Private Texts While Telling Pregnant Women COVID Vaccine Was Safe

Text messages from Dr Anthony Fauci reveal early concerns about COVID-19 vaccine risks for pregnant women, contrasting with public reassurances. The messages are part of a Senate investigation.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Cyclospora on Lettuce Explains Why Washing Produce Cannot Remove Every Foodborne Risk

A parasite outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has reached 6,358 illnesses. Cyclospora resists washing and cannot spread person to person.

Medical Daily · Aug 10