Post AtosDo2eWoIQ7a1fZA by Nonilex@masto.ai
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(DIR) Post #AtosDo2eWoIQ7a1fZA by Nonilex@masto.ai
2025-05-06T14:11:26Z
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Exclusive: #RFKJr aide & #vaccine critic questions recent #expert recommendationsAn aide to US *#Health* RFKJr is seeking more information about 3 #vaccines recommended by a panel of outside #experts last month, acc/to documents reviewed by Reuters & 2 sources familiar w/the situation.#AntiVax #ConspiracyTheories #science #medicine #PublicHealth #health #policy #law #USpol #Trump https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kennedy-aide-vaccine-critic-questions-recent-expert-recommendations-2025-05-06/
(DIR) Post #AtosKk29pPOliZ6LUe by Nonilex@masto.ai
2025-05-06T14:12:41Z
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The advisory panel to the #CDC had made recommendations regarding the use of separate shots approved to help protect against #RSV, #meningitis & #chikungunya. The CDC is not required to adopt their recommendations, but when it does, they become guidelines for #medical practitioners to follow.#AntiVax #ConspiracyTheories #science #medicine #vaccines #PublicHealth #health #policy #law #USpol #Trump #RFKJr
(DIR) Post #AtosgGfdgFcT1JpiEq by Nonilex@masto.ai
2025-05-06T14:16:34Z
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Dr. William “Reyn” Archer III joined #HHS, which oversees #CDC, as a counselor in the secy's office after #RFKJr took over in Feb, records show. A critic of #vaccines on social media for the past several yrs, Archer served as TX state #health commissioner in the late 1990s.…His role reviewing the Advisory Cmte on #Immunization Practices’ recommendations is the latest indication of how RFKJr, who has spent decades raising doubts about the safety & efficacy of vaccines, is reshaping US #policy.
(DIR) Post #AtoszKS1qh3YFOYX7w by Nonilex@masto.ai
2025-05-06T14:19:59Z
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…As part of his #HHS role, Archer has in recent days posed questions to the #CDC about the advisory cmte recommendations, acc/to the documents & 2 sources.One recommendation would expand eligibility for #RSV #vaccines made by Pfizer & GSK to #HighRisk adults aged 50-59 from a current threshold age of at least 60 yrs.In response, Archer asked for more justification of the expansion given what he described as a “possible decline in efficacy with a second dose.”…#PublicHealth #Trump #RFKJr
(DIR) Post #AtotNdAPunOxFAuFOq by Nonilex@masto.ai
2025-05-06T14:24:25Z
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…ACIP also voted to recommend expanded use of GSK's #vaccine for #meningitis, & Archer questioned how providers administer it.In addition, ACIP recommended the use of a new #chikungunya vaccine from Bavarian Nordic, which Archer has not disputed. However, #RFKJr's aide asked for more information about a recommendation to expand the use of a vaccine for the mosquito-borne #virus made by Valneva, the documents show.#science #medicine #vaccines #PublicHealth #health #policy #law #USpol #Trump
(DIR) Post #Atotbj8AXSv1nIZnEm by Nonilex@masto.ai
2025-05-06T14:26:56Z
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Archer also asked to know what adjuvants & platforms are being used for all the #vaccines discussed at the #ACIP meeting, & their length of immunity.#RFKJr is currently reviewing the latest ACIP recommendations in the absence of a #CDC director, & it is unclear whether the #HHS secretary will ultimately sign off on them.The decision will impact #PublicHealth & major drug companies.#AntiVax #ConspiracyTheories #science #medicine #health #policy #law #USpol #Trump
(DIR) Post #AtpFxnFG7WG1uuotCC by JoeStewart@toot.io
2025-05-06T18:37:22Z
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@Nonilex Im5ink it’s important for people to understand that Archer is not an expert in vaccines or public health, for example. In fact, I suspect that his expertise lies in pandering to Republican politicians.Here’s a quick summary of his professional career - you’ll note the absence of any NIH / HHS experience.https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/133045/William_Reynolds_Archer_III.html