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Diane Webber
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I am an editor at NPR covering health policy and mental health.
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Vaccinating babies at birth has reduced hepatitis B infections by 99 percent. Is RFK’s new CDC committee about to stop recommending it?
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Newborn hepatitis B vaccine under fire as RFK Jr. and GOP Senators question immunization
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel is set to discuss and possibly vote on the vaccine at a meeting next week.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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HHS issues memo halting communications for health agencies : Shots - Health News www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications
In a memo obtained by NPR, acting Health Secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from "a presidential appointee."
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January 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Wednesday: NIH cancels scientific meetings after Trump directives : Shots - Health News www.npr.org/sections/sho...
National Institutes of Health cancel scientific meetings after Trump directives
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
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January 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM