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Concerned about federal vaccine policies, states are crafting their own : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCOVID vaccines used to be available for drop-in patients at many pharmacies. Now with federal policy changes, availability is more limited and may depend on state-by-state guidance. Spencer Platt/Getty Images …
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HHS responds to report about autism and acetaminophen : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesInna Kot/Getty Images/iStockphoto The Trump administration is planning to release a report this month that will reportedly link use of the common painkiller acetaminophen (sold under the brand name Tylenol) …
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Pastor Billiance Chondwe has known 9-year-old Diana Lungu since she was born. He helped her mother through a rough pregnancy and during Diana’s early years. Diana’s mother died of AIDS …
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A look at the dramatic week in the world of vaccines and RFK's Senate hearing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during this week’s Senate hearing as frustration, confusion, and anger grew among lawmakers and citizens regarding his controversial vaccine policies
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What are the consequences of eliminating vaccine mandates, as Florida plans to do? : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Juana Summers talks with Florida-based pediatrician Mona Amin about Governor Ron DeSantis’ push to eliminate vaccine mandates in his state, and what that could mean for Floridians’ health. JUANA …
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Early treatment is now advised for hypertension — before blood pressure gets too high : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNew recommendations for early treatment for millions of people with hypertension come at a time when a new experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard-to-treat patients. JUANA …
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., questions Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. during a Senate Finance Committee hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Sept. 4, 2025, in …
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A vial of lenacapavir, the new HIV prevention injectable drug that only needs to be administered twice yearly but provides almost complete protection. Nardus Engelbrecht/AP hide caption toggle caption Nardus …