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Why US Health Officials Stopped Release of COVID Vaccine Effectiveness Research

Why officials halted a COVID vaccine effectiveness study, what the data showed, and why the dispute matters for public health decisions.

Medical Daily

Leaked CDC Report Reveals RFK Jr Officials Blocked Flagship Medical Journal From Publishing Positive Covid Vaccine Data

A CDC study indicating Covid-19 vaccines halve hospitalizations was blocked from publication, sparking debate over political interference in scientific processes.

International Business Times UK

Before vaccines, diphtheria used to kill hundreds each year. Now it’s back in Australia

The Northern Territory and Western Australia are experiencing outbreaks of an almost-eradicated infection, diphtheria.

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US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness

U.S. health officials have stopped the publication of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Junks US Army-Mandated Flu Vaccines For ‘Medical Autonomy’

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the annual, mandatory flu vaccine issued to members of the Joint Forces. Hegseth reasoned that the policy infringed on service members’ “medical autonomy” and religious freedom.

The Mary Sue

Pentagon scraps flu shot mandate for troops after Hegseth calls it a threat to ‘warfighting capabilities’

The Pentagon just scrapped its mandatory flu shot requirement for service members, a move Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth framed as a win for “medical autonomy” and religious freedom. In a video on April 21, 2026, Hegseth called the old policy an “absurd, overreaching mandate” that weakened warfighting capabilities by forcing…

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RFK Jr ignores vaccine skepticism and blames migrants for measles outbreaks across US

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RFK Jr faces intense questions in US Senate on measles and flu deaths

Health secretary says ‘I had nothing to do with the measles outbreak’ and claims to support measles and MMR vaccines

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr blames migrants for measles and other diseases in the US: ‘It has nothing to do with me’

Trump’s Health Secretary dismissed any blame during hearing of House Energy and Commerce Committee

The Independent UK

Stanford Ran 2,000 Simulations on What Happens When Vaccines Disappear: Results Are Devastating

Stanford researchers simulate the impact of ending childhood vaccinations in the US, predicting millions of cases and deaths from diseases like measles and polio over 25 years.

International Business Times UK

RFK Jr’s CDC refuses to release report that shows Covid vaccine led to drop in hospital visits

Study originally planned for publication in March found that a fall coronavirus jab rendered adults 50 percent less likely to need an emergency room visit last winter and 55 percent less likey to end up hospitalized

The Independent UK

Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades

Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily and can make babies and young children very sick. This year, doctors have been seeing more cases earlier in the season than usual.

The Conversation

95% of People Carry Epstein-Barr Virus—Scientists Report Major New Treatment Breakthrough

Epstein-Barr virus affects most adults. Learn new EBV treatment breakthroughs, vaccine research, and promising antiviral discoveries now.

Medical Daily

Major cancer vaccine breakthrough extends survival for patients

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Preventive Care for Busy Schedules with Essential Checkups, Vaccines, and Screenings

Stay healthy with preventive care tips for busy schedules including essential checkups vaccines and screenings to detect issues early and avoid long term health risks.

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking trial for human bird flu vaccine begins in UK and US

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The Independent UK

Bird flu vaccine trial begins to fight ‘real possibility’ of virus threat for humans

The vaccine will utilise mRNA technology similar to that employed in Covid-19 jabs

Evening Standard

Major trial for human bird flu vaccine launches

Around 4,000 people will be recruited for the study, the majority of which will be in the UK.

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The Independent UK

New mRNA vaccines could be a critical tool to fight cancer. But their future is up in the air

More than 626,000 Americans are expected to die from cancer this year

Reason

A Grim Diagnosis, but New Science Is Rewriting the Story of Pancreatic Cancer

The day draws nearer when it is no longer "a death sentence."

The Independent UK

Hegseth announces ‘common sense approach’ for military and cancels flu vaccine requirement

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The Independent UK

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops

The Guardian - US

US military service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shot

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth makes announcement and calls military’s flu vaccine mandate ‘broad’ and ‘not rational’

Reason

The COVID Reckoning Doesn't Go Far Enough

Real medical freedom will require something greater than replacing the public health establishment: ending the FDA's monopoly.

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth cancels ‘absurd’ flu vaccine requirement for ‘brave warriors’ in military

Hegseth described his latest directive as ‘restoring’ what he called ‘simple medical autonomy’ in response to the Biden administration’s Covid-19 policies

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