Pien Huang
Stories
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CDC's vaccine advisers meet this week. Here's how they could affect policy
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.
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In 2024, COVID dropped from the list of top 10 causes of death in U.S.
For the first time since 2020, COVID is not one of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.
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Concerned about federal vaccine policies, states are crafting their own
As federal health agencies change their approach to vaccine policy leaving access for COVID shots uncertain, some states are taking things into their own hands.
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States prepare alternative COVID vaccine plans to maintain access
States vary in their policies for COVID vaccines this fall, which could affect availability and put many at odds with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Drowning prevention program comes to a halt at the CDC
A few years in, a CDC drowning prevention program was ready to share its findings on how to mitigate the leading cause of death among young children. Then the administration terminated that staff.
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After the CDC shooting, federal workers pressure RFK Jr. for more protections
More than 750 current and former HHS employees signed a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. demanding he stop spreading inaccurate information and guarantee the safety of the workforce.
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CDC staffers react to Friday shooting
On Friday, a gunman opened fire on the CDC campus in Atlanta and a police officer was killed. The shooting has left employees uncertain about how safe they are at their jobs.
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What's the deal with electrolyte drinks – do you need them to stay hydrated?
Seems like nobody's drinking plain water these days. Electrolyte packets or colorful sports drinks are everywhere. But do you need them?
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In a first, the Senate confirms a new CDC director
Susan Monarez is the first director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to require Senate confirmation. She's also the first director without a medical degree in more than 70 years.
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Medical groups are concerned that RFK Jr. may dismiss a panel of primary care experts
The American Medical Association is urging Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. not to oust members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a group of experts focused on primary care.
