Jim Wappes
@jimwappes.bsky.social
Editorial director at CIDRAP, University of MN, outdoor enthusiast, science geek/journalist specializing in infectious diseases
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CIDRAP Op-Ed: Vaccine effectiveness and safety: What the numbers truly mean in 2025
Our systematic rvw published this week shows that rigorous, transparent evidence synthesis can persist even when traditional advisory processes falter
by Jake Scott, MD
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Our systematic rvw published this week shows that rigorous, transparent evidence synthesis can persist even when traditional advisory processes falter
by Jake Scott, MD
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
CIDRAP Op-Ed: Vaccine effectiveness and safety: What the numbers truly mean in 2025
Our systematic rvw published this week shows that rigorous, transparent evidence synthesis can persist even when traditional advisory processes falter
by Jake Scott, MD
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Our systematic rvw published this week shows that rigorous, transparent evidence synthesis can persist even when traditional advisory processes falter
by Jake Scott, MD
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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New coronavirus subspecies with #SARS-CoV-2–like mutation discovered in Brazilian bat
The bat harbored the BRZ batCoV virus, which the researchers say has likely been silently circulating in Latin America for some time.
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The bat harbored the BRZ batCoV virus, which the researchers say has likely been silently circulating in Latin America for some time.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
New coronavirus subspecies with #SARS-CoV-2–like mutation discovered in Brazilian bat
The bat harbored the BRZ batCoV virus, which the researchers say has likely been silently circulating in Latin America for some time.
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The bat harbored the BRZ batCoV virus, which the researchers say has likely been silently circulating in Latin America for some time.
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Support for measles vaccination drops amid growing confusion about the disease, US poll shows
23% of US adults say RFK Jr recommends kids get the #measles vaccine, 29% say he does not recommend it, and 48% aren't sure
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23% of US adults say RFK Jr recommends kids get the #measles vaccine, 29% say he does not recommend it, and 48% aren't sure
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October 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Support for measles vaccination drops amid growing confusion about the disease, US poll shows
23% of US adults say RFK Jr recommends kids get the #measles vaccine, 29% say he does not recommend it, and 48% aren't sure
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Photo: Gage Skidmore/Flickr cc
23% of US adults say RFK Jr recommends kids get the #measles vaccine, 29% say he does not recommend it, and 48% aren't sure
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Photo: Gage Skidmore/Flickr cc
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New Osterholm Update podcast episode! @mtosterholm & @cvdall discuss a recent paper from the Vax Integrity Project, a CIDRAP-NEJM Evidence collaboration, latest measles & respi virus data, & how the govt shutdown is affecting public health surveillance
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October 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
New Osterholm Update podcast episode! @mtosterholm & @cvdall discuss a recent paper from the Vax Integrity Project, a CIDRAP-NEJM Evidence collaboration, latest measles & respi virus data, & how the govt shutdown is affecting public health surveillance
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www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
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🚀 CIDRAP has launched a new digital home for the Coronavirus Vaccines R&D Roadmap Initiative — a global, open-access platform to track progress toward broadly protective coronavirus vaccines.
🔗 Explore the site: cvr.cidrap.umn.edu
🔗 Explore the site: cvr.cidrap.umn.edu
Coronavirus Vaccines R&D Roadmap Initiative | CIDRAP
CIDRAP provides advice, information and analysis on the prevention, control and treatment of targeted infectious diseases and in public health preparedness.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🚀 CIDRAP has launched a new digital home for the Coronavirus Vaccines R&D Roadmap Initiative — a global, open-access platform to track progress toward broadly protective coronavirus vaccines.
🔗 Explore the site: cvr.cidrap.umn.edu
🔗 Explore the site: cvr.cidrap.umn.edu
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CIDRAP and CEPI launch resources to track development of coronavirus vaccines
The revamped open-access site tracks scientific progress toward the development of broadly protective coronavirus vaccines
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The revamped open-access site tracks scientific progress toward the development of broadly protective coronavirus vaccines
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October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
CIDRAP and CEPI launch resources to track development of coronavirus vaccines
The revamped open-access site tracks scientific progress toward the development of broadly protective coronavirus vaccines
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
The revamped open-access site tracks scientific progress toward the development of broadly protective coronavirus vaccines
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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Third Wyoming hunt area in past month tests positive for #CWD
A hunter-harvested mule deer buck tested positive for CWD in Mule Deer Hunt Area 153 in the Pinedale region.
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A hunter-harvested mule deer buck tested positive for CWD in Mule Deer Hunt Area 153 in the Pinedale region.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Third Wyoming hunt area in past month tests positive for #CWD
A hunter-harvested mule deer buck tested positive for CWD in Mule Deer Hunt Area 153 in the Pinedale region.
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Photo: Tom Talbott / Flickr cc
A hunter-harvested mule deer buck tested positive for CWD in Mule Deer Hunt Area 153 in the Pinedale region.
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Photo: Tom Talbott / Flickr cc
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Analysis: Last year's COVID' vaccines protected well against severe illness
Overall protection against infections peaked at 4 weeks after vaccination.
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Overall protection against infections peaked at 4 weeks after vaccination.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Analysis: Last year's COVID' vaccines protected well against severe illness
Overall protection against infections peaked at 4 weeks after vaccination.
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Overall protection against infections peaked at 4 weeks after vaccination.
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Louisiana officials waited months to alert public about deadly pertussis outbreak, investigation finds
Officials waited more than 3 months after 2 whooping cough deaths to issue a statewide health alert
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Officials waited more than 3 months after 2 whooping cough deaths to issue a statewide health alert
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October 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Louisiana officials waited months to alert public about deadly pertussis outbreak, investigation finds
Officials waited more than 3 months after 2 whooping cough deaths to issue a statewide health alert
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Officials waited more than 3 months after 2 whooping cough deaths to issue a statewide health alert
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DNA analysis reveals likely pathogens that killed Napoleon’s army. Microbial DNA suggests troops suffered from paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever, among other diseases. arstechnica.com/science/2025...
DNA analysis reveals likely pathogens that killed Napoleon’s army
Microbial DNA suggests troops suffered from paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever, among other diseases.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
DNA analysis reveals likely pathogens that killed Napoleon’s army. Microbial DNA suggests troops suffered from paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever, among other diseases. arstechnica.com/science/2025...
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Quick takes: Measles in Southwest, polio vaccination urged, international tomato Salmonella outbreak
An outbreak centered largely in twin towns on the Arizona-Utah border has now reached 124 #measles cases
An outbreak centered largely in twin towns on the Arizona-Utah border has now reached 124 #measles cases
Quick takes: Measles in Southwest, polio vaccination urged, international tomato Salmonella outbreak
An outbreak centered largely in twin towns on the Arizona-Utah border has now reached 124 measles cases.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Quick takes: Measles in Southwest, polio vaccination urged, international tomato Salmonella outbreak
An outbreak centered largely in twin towns on the Arizona-Utah border has now reached 124 #measles cases
An outbreak centered largely in twin towns on the Arizona-Utah border has now reached 124 #measles cases
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Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections tied to E coli in meat
The researchers also discovered that UTIs in patients from high-poverty neighborhoods were 60% more likely to be caused by animal-to-human strains
-from @cvdall
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The researchers also discovered that UTIs in patients from high-poverty neighborhoods were 60% more likely to be caused by animal-to-human strains
-from @cvdall
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October 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections tied to E coli in meat
The researchers also discovered that UTIs in patients from high-poverty neighborhoods were 60% more likely to be caused by animal-to-human strains
-from @cvdall
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The researchers also discovered that UTIs in patients from high-poverty neighborhoods were 60% more likely to be caused by animal-to-human strains
-from @cvdall
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#Shingles vaccine tied to significant reductions in risk of dementia, heart disease, and death
The study authors said that the findings suggest that the shingles vaccine can prevent both infection and its complications.
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Photo: CDC / K.L. Herrmann
The study authors said that the findings suggest that the shingles vaccine can prevent both infection and its complications.
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Photo: CDC / K.L. Herrmann
October 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
#Shingles vaccine tied to significant reductions in risk of dementia, heart disease, and death
The study authors said that the findings suggest that the shingles vaccine can prevent both infection and its complications.
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Photo: CDC / K.L. Herrmann
The study authors said that the findings suggest that the shingles vaccine can prevent both infection and its complications.
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Photo: CDC / K.L. Herrmann
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With 3rd case of locally acquired clade 1 #mpox in California, officials warn of community spread
The 3 recent cases are unrelated, but the fact that all 3 people had not traveled internationally indicates that local person-to-person spread is likely
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The 3 recent cases are unrelated, but the fact that all 3 people had not traveled internationally indicates that local person-to-person spread is likely
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October 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
With 3rd case of locally acquired clade 1 #mpox in California, officials warn of community spread
The 3 recent cases are unrelated, but the fact that all 3 people had not traveled internationally indicates that local person-to-person spread is likely
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The 3 recent cases are unrelated, but the fact that all 3 people had not traveled internationally indicates that local person-to-person spread is likely
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Los Angeles County documents 2nd case of locally acquired clade 1 #mpox
The county announced the detection yesterday, and it involves an adult with no recent travel to mpox-endemic areas.
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Photo: Naval Surface Warriors, Kenan O’Connor / Flickr cc
The county announced the detection yesterday, and it involves an adult with no recent travel to mpox-endemic areas.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Los Angeles County documents 2nd case of locally acquired clade 1 #mpox
The county announced the detection yesterday, and it involves an adult with no recent travel to mpox-endemic areas.
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Photo: Naval Surface Warriors, Kenan O’Connor / Flickr cc
The county announced the detection yesterday, and it involves an adult with no recent travel to mpox-endemic areas.
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Photo: Naval Surface Warriors, Kenan O’Connor / Flickr cc
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Protection from flu vaccine around 50% for Southern Hemisphere, data reveal
Study shows vaccine effectiveness around 50% for both clinic visits and hospital stays for influenza in the 2025 Southern Hemisphere flu season
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Study shows vaccine effectiveness around 50% for both clinic visits and hospital stays for influenza in the 2025 Southern Hemisphere flu season
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October 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Protection from flu vaccine around 50% for Southern Hemisphere, data reveal
Study shows vaccine effectiveness around 50% for both clinic visits and hospital stays for influenza in the 2025 Southern Hemisphere flu season
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Study shows vaccine effectiveness around 50% for both clinic visits and hospital stays for influenza in the 2025 Southern Hemisphere flu season
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New poll reflects broad American distrust in health agencies and their advice
More than twice as many people think the administration's policies have made the country less healthy as those who think they have made the nation healthier
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More than twice as many people think the administration's policies have made the country less healthy as those who think they have made the nation healthier
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October 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New poll reflects broad American distrust in health agencies and their advice
More than twice as many people think the administration's policies have made the country less healthy as those who think they have made the nation healthier
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More than twice as many people think the administration's policies have made the country less healthy as those who think they have made the nation healthier
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
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New Osterholm Update podcast episode! @mtosterholm & @cvdall discuss recent layoffs & layoff reversals at CDC, comments from the administration on the MMR vaccine, the latest respiratory virus data, an update on pertussis cases, & herd immunity
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October 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
New Osterholm Update podcast episode! @mtosterholm & @cvdall discuss recent layoffs & layoff reversals at CDC, comments from the administration on the MMR vaccine, the latest respiratory virus data, an update on pertussis cases, & herd immunity
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www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
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New poll: Public confidence in CDC for vaccine advice tumbles
Only 18% of the more than 1,300 adults polled said they have "a great deal" of trust in the CDC.
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Photo: CDC
Only 18% of the more than 1,300 adults polled said they have "a great deal" of trust in the CDC.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
New poll: Public confidence in CDC for vaccine advice tumbles
Only 18% of the more than 1,300 adults polled said they have "a great deal" of trust in the CDC.
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Photo: CDC
Only 18% of the more than 1,300 adults polled said they have "a great deal" of trust in the CDC.
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Photo: CDC
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CIDRAP Op-Ed: Why the CDC director is wrong about the MMR vaccine
by @jakescottMD
A call to develop separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines to replace the combined MMR shot is not backed by evidence. Here are the facts.
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by @jakescottMD
A call to develop separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines to replace the combined MMR shot is not backed by evidence. Here are the facts.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
CIDRAP Op-Ed: Why the CDC director is wrong about the MMR vaccine
by @jakescottMD
A call to develop separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines to replace the combined MMR shot is not backed by evidence. Here are the facts.
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by @jakescottMD
A call to develop separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines to replace the combined MMR shot is not backed by evidence. Here are the facts.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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Want to see the data that support immunization for this season’s flu, COVID-19 & RSV immunizations?
✅ Evidence review complete
✅ New searchable tool
✅ Easy-to-use infographic guide
Check them out here:
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
✅ Evidence review complete
✅ New searchable tool
✅ Easy-to-use infographic guide
Check them out here:
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
October 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Want to see the data that support immunization for this season’s flu, COVID-19 & RSV immunizations?
✅ Evidence review complete
✅ New searchable tool
✅ Easy-to-use infographic guide
Check them out here:
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
✅ Evidence review complete
✅ New searchable tool
✅ Easy-to-use infographic guide
Check them out here:
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
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17,000 abstracts. 1,400 studies reviewed. 500+ papers extracted.
We’ve turned it all into an interactive tool + infographic so clinicians & families can see the COVID, flu, RSV vaccine evidence for this fall/winter.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
We’ve turned it all into an interactive tool + infographic so clinicians & families can see the COVID, flu, RSV vaccine evidence for this fall/winter.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
October 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
17,000 abstracts. 1,400 studies reviewed. 500+ papers extracted.
We’ve turned it all into an interactive tool + infographic so clinicians & families can see the COVID, flu, RSV vaccine evidence for this fall/winter.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
We’ve turned it all into an interactive tool + infographic so clinicians & families can see the COVID, flu, RSV vaccine evidence for this fall/winter.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
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📢 New from the Vaccine Integrity Project:
Our evidence review supports flu, COVID-19 & RSV immunizations as tools that provide meaningful protection against severe illness & hospitalization across populations
New interactive tool + recommendations guide
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
Our evidence review supports flu, COVID-19 & RSV immunizations as tools that provide meaningful protection against severe illness & hospitalization across populations
New interactive tool + recommendations guide
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
October 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
📢 New from the Vaccine Integrity Project:
Our evidence review supports flu, COVID-19 & RSV immunizations as tools that provide meaningful protection against severe illness & hospitalization across populations
New interactive tool + recommendations guide
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
Our evidence review supports flu, COVID-19 & RSV immunizations as tools that provide meaningful protection against severe illness & hospitalization across populations
New interactive tool + recommendations guide
www.cidrap.umn.edu/v...
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"Osterholm Update" special edition! In a special update, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall recap the events of last week's ACIP meeting and what it means for COVID, MMRV, and hepatitis B vaccine availability.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"Osterholm Update" special edition! In a special update, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall recap the events of last week's ACIP meeting and what it means for COVID, MMRV, and hepatitis B vaccine availability.
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www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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Breaking: CDC advisers weaken COVID vaccine recommendations but stop short of requiring prescriptions
ACIP narrowly rejected its working group’s proposal to require a doctor’s prescription for the #COVID19 vaccine
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ACIP narrowly rejected its working group’s proposal to require a doctor’s prescription for the #COVID19 vaccine
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September 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Breaking: CDC advisers weaken COVID vaccine recommendations but stop short of requiring prescriptions
ACIP narrowly rejected its working group’s proposal to require a doctor’s prescription for the #COVID19 vaccine
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ACIP narrowly rejected its working group’s proposal to require a doctor’s prescription for the #COVID19 vaccine
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