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Sharing insights on the financial and economic implications of science. Part of a research internship with @contentcarnivore and @uchicago.

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A Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade

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GeoVax made significant progress in developing GEO-CM04S1, its next-generation COVID-19 vaccine, throughout 2024. Subhead: This progress includes receiving a BARDA award for a 10,000-participant Phase 2b clinical trial. #COVID19 #vaccine #clinicaltrial

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Under newly confirmed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. health policy and FDA operations are poised for significant changes, including potential funding cuts, staffing reductions, and shifts toward alternative health approaches.

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#vaccines #cdc #RFKJr

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The CDC has postponed its vaccine advisory committee meeting, originally set for Feb 26-28, following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as HHS Secretary. The delay aims to allow for public comment. A new date has not been announced

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#vaccines #measles #uchicago

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To prevent undoing decades of medical progress, it's crucial to address vaccine hesitancy and maintain high vaccination rates.

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In 2000, the U.S. eliminated measles, but by 2015, it resurged. Dr. Adam Ratner attributes this to rising vaccine hesitancy, leading to decreased vaccination rates. He emphasizes that measles is highly contagious and can be deadly, especially for children.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new U.S. health secretary, has announced plans to review the childhood vaccine schedule, despite prior assurances to maintain existing recommendations.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary raises concerns due to his history of medical misinformation, including anti-vaccine rhetoric and unscientific claims about Black individuals' immune systems, potentially deepening distrust in healthcare among African Americans.

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