FDA chief outlines COVID vaccine guidance amid controversy

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The FDA commissioner cautioned patients to follow their doctors’ advice in light of fresh COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. In interviews, he downplayed federal directives, arguing that individual medical counsel is best—even if that means leaving bureaucratic micromanagement at the door.

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cnbc.com / FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose Covid-19 vaccine

politico.com / FDA chief wary of federal recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines

cbsnews.com / Transcript: FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 1, 2025

cbsnews.com / FDA commissioner Marty Makary discusses COVID vaccine recommendations

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Moderna’s Next-Gen Shot Approved

HEAVILY 30% 70% Saturday, May 31, 2025, 11:22 am

The FDA has given the green light to Moderna’s new COVID-19 vaccine, designed differently from its Spikevax predecessor. The approval comes as the science community and public alike hope that this next-generation vaccine will offer improved protection for vulnerable segments of the population, marking yet another twist in the long saga of COVID countermeasures.

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theepochtimes.com / FDA Approves Moderna’s New COVID-19 Vaccine

axios.com / FDA approves new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

cbsnews.com / Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine mNexspike approved by FDA

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CDC Revises Child COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance Amid Debate

HEAVILY 30% 70% Friday, May 30, 2025, 2:23 pm

In a notable policy shift, the CDC has updated its vaccination recommendations for children. The revised guidance – introduced amidst heated public debate and high-profile criticism – underscores the agency’s ongoing struggle to balance emerging data with parental concerns.

theepochtimes.com / CDC Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations After Delay

nypost.com / CDC contradicts RFK Jr. — says kids can still get COVID-19 shots

cnbc.com / CDC says parents can decide with doctors if healthy kids get Covid shot

politico.com / New Covid shot recommendations appear to contradict Kennedy

cbsnews.com / CDC now says kids "may receive" COVID-19 vaccines

bloomberg.com / CDC Shifts Child Covid Vaccination Guidance After RFK Jr. Post - Bloomberg

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HHS cancels Moderna mRNA vaccine award amid safety concerns

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The Department of Health and Human Services abruptly cancelled funding for Moderna’s mRNA-based bird flu vaccine, citing safety concerns and insufficient testing. This sudden decision highlights the administration’s cautious stance on rapidly developed mRNA technology, leaving industry observers both baffled and amused.

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foxnews.com / HHS slams 'under-tested' mRNA technology as Trump cuts Moderna's vaccine funding

axios.com / HHS cancels Moderna's $590M bird flu vaccine award

cbsnews.com / Trump administration yanks Moderna's bird flu vaccine research funding

huffpost.com / Trump Admin Cancels $766 Million Moderna Contract To Fight Pandemic Flu

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COVID Vaccine Guidance Shift for Pregnant Women and Children

HEAVILY 20% 80% Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 1:22 pm

Federal health officials, with RFK Jr. playing a key role, have upended established COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and healthy children. The change sparks debates among clinicians and critics alike, as both medical guidance and insurance coverages could undergo abrupt shifts amid political pressures.

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go.com / RFK Jr. cuts COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women

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cbsnews.com / Why RFK Jr. is removing COVID-19 recommendations for pregnant women, children

cbsnews.com / Trump officials removing COVID-19 recommendations for pregnant women, children

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CDC Ends COVID Vaccine for Healthy Kids and Pregnant Women

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The Centers for Disease Control, led by a vocal vaccine critic, has abruptly ceased recommending COVID-19 shots for healthy children and pregnant women. The decision, tied to political overtones and an alternative health agenda, has sparked eyebrows among public health experts questioning its scientific grounding.

foxnews.com / CDC removes COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy children and pregnant women

theepochtimes.com / CDC Stops Recommending COVID Vaccine for Healthy Children, Pregnant Women

theamericanconservative.com / CDC Spikes Covid Vax Rec for Pregnant Women, Healthy Children

nypost.com / Trump admin no longer recommending COVID vaccine for healthy kids, healthy pregnant women

oann.com / RFK Jr: CDC no longer recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children and pregnant women

cnbc.com / CDC ends Covid vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women

politico.com / The CDC is no longer recommending Covid vaccines for healthy children, pregnant women

axios.com / RFK Jr. pulls COVID shot recommendation for kids, pregnant women

cbsnews.com / RFK Jr. dropping COVID vaccine guidance for kids, pregnant women

cnn.com / RFK Jr. says Covid-19 shot will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women - CNN

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