Who is RFK Jr and what are his likely top priorities? Trump’s nominee to oversee key US health agencies is a vaccine denier and experts predict the return of diseases ‘we have controlled for decades’ The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a long record of promoting anti-vaccine views Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert F The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
Trump Picks Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. To Lead Health Department Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to be nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services by President-elect Donald Trump. International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024
Trump picks RFK Jr to lead Health and Human Services as they vow to make America healthy Kennedy ran as independent candidate while attacking Covid-era lockdown rules, and has falsely referred to vaccines as unproven and dangerous The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
Trump Picks Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. to Lead Health Department Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to be nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services by President-elect Donald Trump. Latin Times · Nov 14, 2024
Trump announces RFK Jr as his pick to lead US health department A scion of Democratic dynasty, RFK Jr is known for embrace of anti-vaccine beliefs and other conspiracy theories The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2024
Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Government Health Leaders Committed 'Crimes Against Humanity'' In Pandemic Response Among her claims were that the vaccines didn't work and children were never at risk Latin Times · Nov 14, 2024
Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Government Health Leaders Committed 'Crimes Against Humanity' In Pandemic Response Among her claims were that the vaccines didn't work and children were never at risk. International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024
WHO warns of measles resurgence as cases exceed 10 million in 2023 The disease killed 107,500 people in 2023, most of them under the age of five. Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2024
Trump taps RFK Jr. to lead HHS - Roll Call After promising to let him "go wild" on public health agencies, President-elect Donald Trump nominates RFK Jr. for HHS secretary. Roll Call · Nov 14, 2024
How the far right is evolving and growing in Canada In early 2022, thousands of Canadians descended on Ottawa as part of the so-called “Freedom Convoy” in protest of the government’s pandemic-related restrictions. Many were opposed to the government’s power to impose lockdowns, masking and vaccine mandates. The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024
Experimental Vaccine Shows Promising Results Against Aggressive Breast Cancer: Trial Results Reveal The neoantigen DNA vaccine developed for preventing the recurrence of tumors in triple-negative breast cancer was found to be "well-tolerated" and effective in stimulating the immune system. Medical Daily · Nov 14, 2024
RFK Jr.'s 'MAHA' views offer clues into how health policies might change President-elect Donald Trump has said he will let RFK Jr. “go wild” on health care. Fortune · Nov 14, 2024
'Good global citizen' Scotland to fund cholera vaccine testing in Africa Cash from the Scottish Government is to be used to develop cholera vaccine testing in parts of Africa ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024 Trump’s promises to overhaul health agencies with RFK met with some optimism and widespread expert dismay Trump has suggested openness to sweeping changes like banning vaccines and removing flouride from water
Medical Daily · Nov 12, 2024 Study Identifies Best Time To Get RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy Researchers of a recent study found that getting vaccinated earlier in the recommended timeframe, closer to 32 weeks, may offer the best protection for newborns against RSV.
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024 Covid denier jailed for online posts encouraging violence against Chris Whitty Patrick Ruane, 55, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of two charges of encouraging terrorism in a series of Telegram posts during 2021
International Business Times · Nov 11, 2024 Misinformation Fears Mount Over Second Trump Term Donald Trump's election victory paves the way for a fresh wave of misinformation, not only around politics but also on vaccines and climate, with his expected cabinet picks ready to challenge the scientific community.
AAP · Nov 9, 2024 Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection The federal government will provide free access to vaccines protecting expectant mums and babies from respiratory syncytial virus.
International Business Times · Nov 8, 2024 Climate Crusader To Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr To 'Make America Healthy Again' Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime conspiracy theorist and opponent of vaccines, now has the ear of President-elect Donald Trump to promote what he's calling the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda.
Salon · Nov 8, 2024 RFK's war on public health under Trump Many experts fear Kennedy’s anti-vaccine and anti-establishment ideals could completely derail public health
Salon · Nov 8, 2024 Third of Americans distrust COVID shots “It is critical to maintain, or rebuild where necessary, trust in public health,” the study authors warned
Roll Call · Nov 8, 2024 How RFK Jr.’s health proposals would stack up in practice - Roll Call Trump ally Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed skepticism about vaccines and vowed to restructure federal health agencies.
Roll Call · Nov 7, 2024 A look at those who could be on Trump’s health team short list - Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to involve anti-vaccine activist and conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his next administration in some capacity, but whoever else he picks to run the major health agencies will have a major impact on the GOP health agenda of the next four years. Top…
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024 Don't wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines Health officials say it's important to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the holidays when respiratory bugs tend to spread