Cassidy suggests HHS is anti-science ahead of hepatitis B meeting - Roll Call Sen. Bill Cassidy said federal health officials might be biased agains science. Roll Call · Dec 4, 2025
What to know about the hepatitis B shot — and why Trump officials are targeting it A federal vaccine advisory committee this week is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first shot found to prevent cancer The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Federal panel could call for scrapping of infant hepatitis B vaccines this week Two-day meeting under new, RFK Jr-appointed chair could see radical overhaul of US childhood immunizations policy The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2025
RFK Jr ready to make major changes to when children get vaccines including delaying shots for newborns: report An advisory panel assembled by RFK Jr is scheduled to vote on the dose recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborns The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
Hepatitis Types Explained: How to Recognize Hepatitis A, B & C Symptoms and Protect Your Liver Discover the key differences in hepatitis types, common hepatitis symptoms, and how these viral infections impact liver health and liver infection risks. Medical Daily · Dec 2, 2025
Hepatitis B Vaccine Schedule for Infants: Republican Senator Express 'Concern' Over Potential Change Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy expressed concern over the potential change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants. International Business Times · Nov 17, 2025
Europe is not doing enough to detect HIV, hepatitis, health authorities warn The ECDC says the region could still meet its testing targets for HIV, but that it will be harder to improve detection for hepatitis B and C. Euronews · Nov 17, 2025
Thousands who unknowingly had HIV and hepatitis identified though new tests The initiative was rolled out across emergency departments in areas with the highest rates of HIV. Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025
How the flu, COVID-19, and common viruses could raise your risk of heart attack and stroke A new analysis found that viral infections raise heart health risks in both the short and long term. Euronews · Oct 29, 2025
Diseased Lab Monkeys on the Loose After Frightening Mississippi Crash A truck crash in Mississippi released potentially diseased lab monkeys carrying hepatitis C and COVID, leaving one still on the loose as officials race to contain the threat. International Business Times UK · Oct 28, 2025
Crews continue to hunt for three ‘aggressive’ research monkeys who escaped truck crash on Mississippi highway The truck carrying Rehsus monkeys from Tulane University in New Orleans crashed on Interstate 59 The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Microsoft denies Mexico data center linked to water shortages, local illnesses, and power outages — stomach bugs and even hepatitis reported in region as 1.5 Gigawatt AI data center buildout looms Microsoft has denied claims that its data center in central Mexico is tied to a recent spate of power outages, water shortages, and health concerns, claiming it always prioritizes the needs of local communities in any actions it takes. Tom’s Hardware · Oct 20, 2025
Doctor Reveals Disturbing Toilet Paper Danger In Public Bathrooms After Furious Dad’s Video Goes Viral The practice exposes others to bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis and HIV. Bored Panda · Oct 9, 2025
A ‘hostile takeover’: ousted CDC official raises alarm over RFK Jr approach to infectious disease Debra Houry speaks after testifying on eight months under Kennedy, who critics say shuns science and spreads falsehoods The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2025
Reason · Sep 30, 2025 Can Americans Trust RFK Jr.'s Health Advice? A Breakdown on Vaccines, Autism, Food Dyes, and More As ever, be cautious about what you hear from the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Conversation · Sep 28, 2025 How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of health harms from alcohol, including drinking at levels that were previously considered “moderate.” These developments make a persuasive case for viewing alcohol consumption from a public health perspective.
The Conversation · Sep 25, 2025 Babies can get hepatitis B at birth. Here’s why Trump is wrong about delaying the vaccine United States President Donald Trump this week claimed children should not be vaccinated against hepatitis B until they are 12 years old, rather than at birth. He also said the viral liver infection was a sexually transmitted disease.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump about autism, Tylenol and pregnancy President Donald Trump has announced his administration is recommending women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless necessary
Benzinga · Sep 23, 2025 Trump Advises Parents To Split Vaccines, Delay Hepatitis B Shots Until Age 12: 'This Is Based On What I Feel' President Donald Trump on Monday offered advice on childhood vaccination schedules, encouraging parents to split up certain immunizations and delay certain others, in sharp contradiction to current medical recommendations.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel meeting on COVID-19 and childhood vaccines A vaccine advisory committee handpicked by U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. met in Atlanta for two days this week to consider various vaccine recommendations
Roll Call · Sep 19, 2025 Kennedy’s vaccine advisory panel upends shot recommendations - Roll Call The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel greenlighted a more limited COVID-19 vaccine recommendation Friday.
International Business Times UK · Sep 19, 2025 Why RFK Jr.'s Team Hit Pause on Infant Vaccine Vote—Experts Divided A reconstituted CDC vaccine panel appointed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. postponed a vote to delay the newborn hepatitis B birth dose, keeping the current guidance in place as experts split over safety, timing and public-health risk.
The Conversation · Sep 19, 2025 Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US Before the United States began vaccinating all infants at birth with the hepatitis B vaccine in 1991, around 18,000 children every year contracted the virus before their 10th birthday – about half of them at birth. About 90% of that subset developed a chronic infection.
Axios · Sep 18, 2025 CDC panel votes to delay MMRV vaccines The vote was a significant step toward revising childhood immunizations.
Roll Call · Sep 18, 2025 CDC’s new vaccine advisers recommend splitting up MMRV shot - Roll Call The change was backed by an advisory panel whose members were handpicked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.