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  • The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent.

    The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent.

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    The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term disability, and death. Read more…

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Covid-19

  • August 27, 2024

    National COVID-19 trends, August 27

  • August 21, 2024

    These are the drag artists and organizers fighting to make queer spaces more COVID safe

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    Outdoor dining fades as pandemic persists — making public spaces even less accessible

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    August 20, 2024

    National COVID-19 trends, August 20

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    August 13, 2024

    National Covid-19 trends, August 13

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    National Covid-19 trends, August 6

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Health

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    February 6, 2025

    My husband and I have both had ME for decades, then our son got Long COVID

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    February 4, 2025

    “Really pissed off”: Cochrane receives backlash from advocates and experts after abandoning ME/CFS review

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    January 27, 2025

    As someone with Long COVID, I’m terrified of what could happen to the Affordable Care Act

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    January 17, 2025

    Instead of supporting people with Long COVID, our government funds a genocide

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