sara g miller
@saragmiller.bsky.social
health editor @nbcnews.com med unit
Sophisticated gentleman alert
December 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Sophisticated gentleman alert
“I don’t think I ever remember seeing it this severe, this soon."
"Our emergency department is full of kids coming in with the flu.”
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
"Our emergency department is full of kids coming in with the flu.”
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
'So much flu': What to know as flu season ramps up early this year
Doctors say that so far, kids are hit hardest with the flu. The flu shot is helping to keep them out of the hospital.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
“I don’t think I ever remember seeing it this severe, this soon."
"Our emergency department is full of kids coming in with the flu.”
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
"Our emergency department is full of kids coming in with the flu.”
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
he’s malfunctioning
December 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
he’s malfunctioning
RFK Jr and the Trump admin are moving to prohibit hospitals from providing puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries to transgender minors if they want to participate in Medicare and Medicaid.
by @joyurcaba.bsky.social and @erikaedwards.bsky.social
by @joyurcaba.bsky.social and @erikaedwards.bsky.social
HHS moves to slash funding and access to care for transgender minors
The proposals announced Thursday would bar hospitals that receive federal funding from providing transition-related care to minors.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
RFK Jr and the Trump admin are moving to prohibit hospitals from providing puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries to transgender minors if they want to participate in Medicare and Medicaid.
by @joyurcaba.bsky.social and @erikaedwards.bsky.social
by @joyurcaba.bsky.social and @erikaedwards.bsky.social
An NBC News investigation found that whooping cough vaccination rates are plummeting across the country. It's part of a larger, troubling trend of growing vaccine hesitancy that is fueling a resurgence of preventable diseases.
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social @joemurph.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social @joemurph.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
Whooping cough cases soar as vaccination rates drop
In an NBC News data investigation of 31 states, about 70% of counties and jurisdictions fell below the target vaccination rate needed for community protection.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
An NBC News investigation found that whooping cough vaccination rates are plummeting across the country. It's part of a larger, troubling trend of growing vaccine hesitancy that is fueling a resurgence of preventable diseases.
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social @joemurph.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social @joemurph.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
CDC study says Covid shots continue to protect healthy kids from severe illness
CDC study says Covid shots continue to protect healthy kids from severe illness
Researchers found that Covid vaccines reduced the risk of emergency room and urgent care visits by 56% to 76%. It comes as some federal health officials have sowed doubt in the shots.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
CDC study says Covid shots continue to protect healthy kids from severe illness
ACIP just voted to rescind the recommendation to give all newborns the hepatitis B vaccine, overturning a decadeslong policy that cut acute hep B cases in kids by 99%
by Aria Bendix and @erikaedwards.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
by Aria Bendix and @erikaedwards.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
CDC advisory panel expected to vote on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The vote was delayed on Thursday because of disagreements and confusion over the voting language.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
ACIP just voted to rescind the recommendation to give all newborns the hepatitis B vaccine, overturning a decadeslong policy that cut acute hep B cases in kids by 99%
by Aria Bendix and @erikaedwards.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
by Aria Bendix and @erikaedwards.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
Years after the reign of Warren Jeffs, the Short Creek community on the Utah-Arizona border is focused on rebuilding. Missed vaccines were low on the list of priorities, until now.
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social
This tight-knit community was recovering from a cultlike leader. Then measles got in.
Years after the reign of Warren Jeffs, the Short Creek community on the Utah-Arizona border is focused on rebuilding. Missed vaccines were low on the list of priorities, until now.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Years after the reign of Warren Jeffs, the Short Creek community on the Utah-Arizona border is focused on rebuilding. Missed vaccines were low on the list of priorities, until now.
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social
by @erikaedwards.bsky.social
hot take: lamps are getting too small
October 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
hot take: lamps are getting too small
Millions of Americans are set to see their insurance premiums spike in 2026 if enhanced Obamacare subsidies aren't extended. As open enrollment approaches, many are starting to get letters informing them of just how much those increases will be.
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple’s insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000
The subsidies are a key sticking point in the government shutdown: Democrats in Congress say that in order to secure their votes to reopen the government, they must be extended.
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October 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Millions of Americans are set to see their insurance premiums spike in 2026 if enhanced Obamacare subsidies aren't extended. As open enrollment approaches, many are starting to get letters informing them of just how much those increases will be.
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
paper towels for he but not for me 😤
September 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
paper towels for he but not for me 😤
Reposted by sara g miller
Scoop! — Polling showing that a majority of Trump’s voters support vaccines was shared with several GOP lawmakers’ staffers in a closed-door meeting Wednesday, per two people familiar.
The poll results may explain the shift in tone from some GOP senators Thursday.
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The poll results may explain the shift in tone from some GOP senators Thursday.
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Ahead of Kennedy hearing, GOP saw poll showing Trump voters support vaccines
The poll, conducted by veteran Republican pollsters, found that a majority of Trump voters believe vaccines save lives and support immunizations against measles and hepatitis B.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Scoop! — Polling showing that a majority of Trump’s voters support vaccines was shared with several GOP lawmakers’ staffers in a closed-door meeting Wednesday, per two people familiar.
The poll results may explain the shift in tone from some GOP senators Thursday.
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The poll results may explain the shift in tone from some GOP senators Thursday.
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Thursday’s hearing before the Senate Finance Committee is not only a key test for Kennedy, but for Sen. Bill Cassidy, the pivotal vote behind his confirmation.
Senators prepare to grill RFK Jr. amid turmoil at the CDC and vaccine changes
Kennedy will face questioning from Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who played a key role in his confirmation but has recently criticized the secretary's decisions.
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September 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Thursday’s hearing before the Senate Finance Committee is not only a key test for Kennedy, but for Sen. Bill Cassidy, the pivotal vote behind his confirmation.
Incredible work here from Pfizer
September 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Incredible work here from Pfizer
Reposted by sara g miller
New: Key GOP senator Bill Cassidy promises "oversight" of RFK after CDC firing/exodus.
But he isn't saying what that means.
He's "reserving judgment" on RFK—won't say if he has confidence or regret voting to confirm.
Other Rs aren't thrilled w/ the HHS secretary.
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But he isn't saying what that means.
He's "reserving judgment" on RFK—won't say if he has confidence or regret voting to confirm.
Other Rs aren't thrilled w/ the HHS secretary.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Key GOP senator declines to elaborate on planned 'oversight' of RFK Jr. after CDC exodus
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said he is "reserving judgment" while other Republicans expressed skepticism of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s job as HHS secretary following a recent CDC shake-up.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
New: Key GOP senator Bill Cassidy promises "oversight" of RFK after CDC firing/exodus.
But he isn't saying what that means.
He's "reserving judgment" on RFK—won't say if he has confidence or regret voting to confirm.
Other Rs aren't thrilled w/ the HHS secretary.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
But he isn't saying what that means.
He's "reserving judgment" on RFK—won't say if he has confidence or regret voting to confirm.
Other Rs aren't thrilled w/ the HHS secretary.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
At least four top officials have resigned in the wake of CDC director Monarez's firing
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CDC director pushed out, flood of top resignations follow
The ouster comes at a tumultuous time for the embattled health agency. Other top officials also submitted their resignations Wednesday.
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August 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
At least four top officials have resigned in the wake of CDC director Monarez's firing
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“Everyone wants childhood vaccines to be as safe as possible, but reviving this panel now must be put in the context of recent HHS actions.”
HHS revives task force on childhood vaccine safety
A lawsuit claims Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. violated a 1986 law by failing to set up a task force to make childhood vaccines safer.
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August 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
“Everyone wants childhood vaccines to be as safe as possible, but reviving this panel now must be put in the context of recent HHS actions.”
Reposted by sara g miller
NEW: The FDA warned about unapproved thyroid pills, then — after MAHA backlash— said it'll "ensure access" to them
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FDA warns about unapproved thyroid pills — then says it'll "ensure access" to them
The apparent reversal illustrates the power of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, particularly with its focus on “natural” drugs.
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August 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
NEW: The FDA warned about unapproved thyroid pills, then — after MAHA backlash— said it'll "ensure access" to them
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Reposted by sara g miller
In January, Dr. Elisabeth Potter says she was midway through performing a breast reconstruction surgery when a call from a representative from UnitedHealthcare came into the operating room.
The health insurance company wanted to talk about the patient on the table.
The health insurance company wanted to talk about the patient on the table.
Texas surgeon says UnitedHealthcare dispute may force her into bankruptcy
Dr. Elisabeth Potter says she may be forced into bankruptcy if her clinic isn’t accepted by the insurance giant.
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August 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In January, Dr. Elisabeth Potter says she was midway through performing a breast reconstruction surgery when a call from a representative from UnitedHealthcare came into the operating room.
The health insurance company wanted to talk about the patient on the table.
The health insurance company wanted to talk about the patient on the table.
RFK Jr. cuts $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts, dealing major blow to promising area of research @nbcnews.com
RFK Jr. cuts $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts, dealing major blow to promising area of research
The cuts add to mounting evidence that Kennedy is pursuing an aggressive anti-vaccine agenda.
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August 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
RFK Jr. cuts $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts, dealing major blow to promising area of research @nbcnews.com
This is a really fascinating story by @kaitsulliva.bsky.social - How a type of HPV can cause skin cancer in people with weakened immune systems
A type of HPV can cause skin cancer in people with weakened immune systems, report finds
A type of HPV, commonly found on the skin, could trigger skin cancer in people with weakened immune systems.
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July 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This is a really fascinating story by @kaitsulliva.bsky.social - How a type of HPV can cause skin cancer in people with weakened immune systems