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Health Insurers Support Vaccination Amidst MAHA Policy Changes to Prevent Measles Outbreaks

Health Insurers Support Vaccination Amidst MAHA Policy Changes to Prevent Measles Outbreaks

Health insurers in the U.S. have committed to covering routine vaccines through 2027, despite the Trump administration's efforts to alter childhood vaccine recommendations under the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda. The administration aims to reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines, but insurers recognize the cost-effectiveness of vaccines in preventing expensive outbreaks. This stance by insurers is seen as a market-based endorsement of vaccination, highlighting the financial benefits of preventing diseases like measles, which can incur significant public health costs.

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings

Researchers commissioned by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms have released their findings independently

Cleveland Clinic Agrees to Halt Gender-Affirming Care for Minors in DOJ Settlement

Cleveland Clinic Agrees to Halt Gender-Affirming Care for Minors in DOJ Settlement

Cleveland Clinic has reached an agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to cease providing certain gender-affirming care to minors. This decision is part of a settlement that includes a $308,000 payment to resolve allegations of false billing and a commitment of $2 million to support detransition services. The agreement, confirmed by the Cleveland Clinic, involves a long-term commitment not to perform or offer puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors. This move aligns with similar actions taken by other healthcare institutions under pressure from the Trump administration, which has been actively investigating and regulating pediatric care providers offering gender-affirming services. The Cleveland Clinic has stated its compliance with federal and state laws and emphasized its focus on providing exceptional care.

Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions

Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, June 8 (Reuters) - The global vaccine group Gavi said on Monday it hopes to use $600 million in soon-to-be-restored U.S. funding to boost malaria and other vaccination efforts, as it also meets U.S. conditions over phasing out the preservative thimerosal in other vaccines

Highly effective prevention drug arrives in South Africa, which has world's highest HIV burden

Highly effective prevention drug arrives in South Africa, which has world's highest HIV burden

South Africa is rolling out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug for HIV prevention that the president calls a turning point in a country with the world’s highest burden of HIV

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators have signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years

US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter

US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter

The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup

By Simon Lewis and Giulia Paravicini WASHINGTON/NAIROBI, June 9 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has called on European nations to follow Washington's lead and impose travel restrictions on people who have recently been in Central African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak, in hopes of

Trump says US 'must' respond after Iran shot down US Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US 'must' respond after Iran shot down US Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran was responsible for shooting down an American military helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and that the U.S. “must” respond to the attack

U.S. Insurers' Support for Vaccines Highlights Safety Amid Trump Administration's Scrutiny

U.S. Insurers' Support for Vaccines Highlights Safety Amid Trump Administration's Scrutiny

U.S. insurance companies have announced their continued support for covering routine vaccines through 2027, despite the Trump administration's scrutiny of vaccine schedules. This decision comes as outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough have led to hospitalizations and deaths. The insurers' stance is seen as a strong endorsement of vaccine safety and effectiveness. The move follows a halt in changes to vaccine recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which faced legal challenges. The Trump administration's actions have raised questions about potential impacts on public health policy.

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

By Steve Gorman June 8 (Reuters) - Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during the World Cup, one of the largest and most globally diverse mass gatherings ever anticipated.

AMA Launches Campaign to Rebuild Trust in Medicine Amid Misinformation Concerns

AMA Launches Campaign to Rebuild Trust in Medicine Amid Misinformation Concerns

The American Medical Association (AMA) is set to launch a national campaign titled 'Have You Asked Your Doctor?' aimed at combating health misinformation and rebuilding trust in medicine and science. This initiative comes in response to growing vaccine skepticism and misinformation, partly attributed to the Trump administration and figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The campaign will focus on reinforcing the importance of evidence-based medical practices and the expertise of physicians. The AMA has been vocal against changes in vaccine schedules and other public health measures that it believes undermine scientific integrity.