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We might need to consolidate the communicable and high consequence infectious diseases threads at some point, but here is a fun one that has a few people concerned:
The Next Public Health Crisis
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DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting
Officials say they are concerned that they will spread the contagious disease to the wider community.
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What to know about the new disease outbreaks in central Africa
Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them within hours after they felt sick.
apnews.com
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Side-lining VRBPAC and letting political appointees make these decisions in secret is terrifying
www.biospace.com
FDA Makes Flu Vaccine Recommendations Without Convening Advisors
The recommendations were made in a closed session with representatives from CBER, the CDC and Department of Defense.
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With the risk that ACIP is becoming politicised by RFK Jr’s influence, this is a new group established to provide scientific vaccine recommendations. It has no authority and is funded by philanthropic donations:
www.cidrap.umn.edu
Vaccine Integrity Project
CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project is an initiative dedicated to safeguarding vaccine utilization in the U.S. so that it remains grounded in the best available science, free from external influence, and focused on optimizing protection of individuals, families, and communities against...
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America’s response to measles is eroding its ability to deter biological attacks
The rising death toll for a preventable disease reveals just how ill-prepared the country is to handle a malicious bioweapon.
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Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
Gov. Ron DeSantis called the fluoridation of water “forced medication,” saying it violates “informed consent.”
www.nbcnews.com
Fluoride is forced medication.