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Trump lauds ouster of Syria’s al-Assad as ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkiye

US-president-elect gives wide-ranging foreign policy news conference weeks before taking office for second term.

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What's behind rising autism rates: A broader definition of autism and better screening

President-elect Donald Trump seemed to entertain the discredited theory that vaccines cause autism as he answered questions from journalists Monday at his Mar-a-Lago club

The Independent UK

Trump defends polio vaccines, rejects school vaccine mandates - Roll Call

The president-elect appeared to temper Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long-standing controversial views on vaccines Monday.

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President-Elect Trump Supports Polio Vaccine Amid Controversy

President-elect Donald Trump supports polio vaccines despite concerns, emphasizing the importance of vaccination in disease prevention.

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Pakistan Launches Final Polio Vaccination Drive Of 2023

Pakistan launches nationwide vaccination campaign to protect 45 million children from polio amidst challenges and security threats.

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Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year after a surge in cases

Officials say Pakistan has begun its last nationwide vaccination campaign for the year to protect 45 million children from polio after a surge in new cases hampered efforts to stop the disease

The Independent UK

Outcry after RFK Jr linked to effort to nix US approval for polio vaccine

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine sceptic, has sought to distance himself from his lawyer’s polio vaccine petition.

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Trump nominees should ‘steer clear’ of undermining polio vaccine, McConnell says

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, said any of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees seeking confirmation should “steer clear” of efforts to discredit the polio vaccine

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell condemns petition to revoke approval of polio vaccine by RFK Jr adviser

Senate minority leader contracted the disease as a child, before the wildly successful vaccine was licensed

The Guardian - US

Senate Leaders Warn RFK Jr. Over Polio Vaccine Concerns

Senate leaders address concerns over undermining public trust in polio vaccine, emphasizing importance of established medical treatments.

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Polio survivor Mitch McConnell slams ‘dangerous’ push by RFK Jr lawyer to kill vaccine

‘The polio vaccine has saved millions of lives and held out the promise of eradicating a terrible disease,’ said outgoing Republican Senate leader

The Independent UK

McConnell warns RFK Jr. over polio vax

The Senate minority leader threatened Kennedy's nomination over ties to a polio vaccine-targeting lawyer

Salon

Lawyer Petitions FDA To Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval

A lawyer linked to Trump's HHS nominee files petition to revoke polio vaccine approval, raising concerns about vaccine safety.

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Mitch Mcconnell Warns Against Undermining Polio Vaccine Approval

Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer caution against revoking polio vaccine approval, emphasizing its critical role in public health protection.

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RFK Jr. adviser Aaron Siri petitioned the FDA to nix the polio vaccine. Here’s how immunization prevents the deadly disease

The polio vaccine has all but obliterated the illness that once killed thousands and paralyzed 15,000 people nationwide every year.

The Independent UK

Lawyer helping RFK Jr. vet health officials has asked the FDA to get rid of the polio vaccine

Kennedy has a history of questioning the efficacy of vaccines and elevating vaccine-related conspiracy theories

Salon

RFK Jr.’s lawyer: revoke polio vaccines

Aaron Siri, a conspiracy theorist like Kennedy, has also filed a petition to stop distribution of 13 other vaccines

Fortune

The lawyer who is helping RFK Jr. pick officials for the Trump administration wants the FDA to revoke approval for the polio vaccine

Aaron Siri is interviewing and helping choose candidates for high-level health roles, according to the New York Times.

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The Guardian - US

New Jersey governor asks Biden for federal help on unexplained drones – as it happened

Phil Murphy is asking the president for more help in determining the cause of a series of mysterious drones seen flying over the state

Latin Times

RFK Jr. Sidekick Demanded Government Stop Distributing Vaccines, Wanted Polio Vaccine Approval Withdrawn

A lawyer working with RFK Jr. demanded that the government stop distributing vaccines, and notably wanted to have approval withdrawn for the polio vaccine

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr key adviser petitioned regulators to revoke approval of polio vaccine

Aaron Siri is helping Trump’s health secretary pick to select top jobs despite long history of attacking vaccines

The Conversation

Poliovirus found in wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland – what you need to know

In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was already virtually eradicated — meaning a permanent reduction of the disease to zero new cases worldwide.

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Pakistan Reports 50 Polio Cases, Struggles With Eradication Efforts

Pakistan struggles with 50 polio cases this year, facing challenges in eradicating the disease. Urgent efforts needed to ensure healthcare worker safety.

The Independent UK

Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year

Officials say Pakistan has detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country’s tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year

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Poland Urges Polio Vaccinations For Children After Virus Detection

Poland issues polio vaccination call after virus discovery in sewage. Efforts to prevent disease resurgence ongoing.

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