RFK Jr. Cancels Nearly $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts

That kind of shot was first used during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the health secretary has been sharply critical of the technology.

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Bird Flu May Be Airborne on Dairy Farms, Scientists Report

In unpublished research, researchers found live virus on equipment, in wastewater and in the air in so-called milking parlors.

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RFK Jr. Rescinds Endorsement of Flu Vaccines With Preservative Falsely Linked to Autism

Federal guidelines no longer recommend flu vaccines containing a preservative, used in a small percentage of vaccines, that has been falsely linked to autism.

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RFK Jr.’s New Advisers Rescind Recommendations for Some Flu Vaccines

Panelists pulled back some endorsements for certain vaccines containing a preservative that critics have falsely linked to autism.

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A C.D.C. Committee Is Debating the Use of Thimerosal in Vaccines. Is It Safe?

A C.D.C. advisory committee will debate the use of thimerosal in flu shots this week.

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C.D.C. Vaccine Meeting: What to Watch For

Hints of a more skeptical approach to immunizations have already surfaced.

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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.

Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.

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U.S. Cancels Contract With Moderna to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly questioned the safety of mRNA technology, which is used in the company’s shot.

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U.S. Cancels Contract With Moderna to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly questioned the safety of mRNA technology, which is used in the company’s shot.

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Flu Killed 25 Children in New York This Season, the Most in Many Years

Amid declining vaccination rates, the 2024-25 influenza season exacted a heavy toll, with 216 pediatric deaths nationwide.

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