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Louisiana official who called Covid-19 vaccines ‘dangerous’ given key CDC post

Ralph Abraham appointed deputy director as RFK Jr continues to reshape US federal health leadership

The Guardian - US · Nov 25, 2025

Meet Ralph Lee Abraham, the CDC's new second-in-command who believes the Affordable Care Act should be repealed and called vaccines 'dangerous'

Abraham, 70, started his career in veterinary medicine.

Fortune · Nov 25, 2025

Louisiana surgeon general Abraham installed as deputy at CDC - Roll Call

Abraham is a critic of mass vaccination and strong supporter of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda.

Roll Call · Nov 25, 2025

Babies who drank ByHeart formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents say

At least five families say their babies were treated for infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula months before a current outbreak was detected

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

RFK Jr. Breaks His Promises About the CDC on Vaccines and Autism

The secretary of Health and Human Services lied to Sen. Bill Cassidy during his confirmation hearings.

Reason · Nov 22, 2025

There are 8 patterns for long COVID symptoms. Here's what they are

Findings come from the NIH-backed RECOVER Initiative.

Axios · Nov 22, 2025

Experts warn of ‘severe’ flu season with fears over new strain

An early analysis suggests current vaccines may still be somewhat effective against the new version of the flu

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC's new guidance on vaccines and autism

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The New York Times in an interview that he personally directed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its website to contradict its longtime guidance that vaccines don’t cause autism

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines was once discouraged but has become common amid new guidelines

Following the federal government’s changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and recommendations in 2025, many people are wondering whether they can get COVID-19 vaccines for themselves or their children.

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation; Trump and Mamdani have cordial White House meeting – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Nov 21, 2025