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WEBFormer President Donald Trump has presided over a landslide shift in Republican views on vaccines, reflected in false claims by candidates in election primaries, puzzling conspiracies from prominent conservatives, and a surge in anti-vaccine policies in statehouses.
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WEB15 hours ago — The 2024 presidential race is taking on a familiar tone — with Democrats accusing Republicans of wanting to ban abortion and repeal the Affordable Care Act and Republicans insisting they have no such plans. Voters will determine whom they believe. Meanwhile, for the second time in a month, a state judge overturned an abortion ban, but few expect the decision to settle the matter.
This Year’s Flu Shot Might Offer Less Protection, CDC Reports
WEB21 hours ago — The effectiveness of this year's flu jab was lower in South America than for last season, which informs the CDC's analysis about protection the shot may offer people in the U.S. come flu season. CDC data does show the shot lowered hospitalization risks in the Southern Hemisphere dramatically, though.
The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush …
WEBAug 26, 2024 — Public health officials note that even with more cases this summer, people seem to be managing their sickness at home. “We did see a little rise in the number of cases, but it didn’t have a significant impact in terms of hospitalizations and emergency room visits,” said Manisha Juthani, public health commissioner of Connecticut, at a news briefing Aug. 21.
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WEB2 days ago — Former President Donald Trump has presided over a landslide shift in Republican views on vaccines, reflected in false claims by candidates in election primaries, puzzling conspiracies from prominent conservatives, and a …
Harris’ Emphasis on Maternal Health Care Is Paying Dividends …
WEB3 days ago — Trump has also sought support from Black women voters. His campaign released a video in August showcasing Black women pledging to support him over Harris, pointing to his economic policies as a key reason.. Still, only 8% of Black women voters say the Republican Party does a better job of looking out for their interests, according to a poll done in May and June by KFF, a health information ...
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WEB4 days ago — Sept. 26. This week on the KFF Health News Minute: Pediatricians won’t get refunds on all their unused covid vaccines, leaving some parents of children under 3 struggling to find them, and 2023 saw the largest number of abortions in more than a decade despite bans or heavy restrictions in 20 states.
Welcome to KFF Health News
WEBIn these dire times for the news industry, the birth of a news organization is a rare bright spot. We hope KFF Health News will make a vital contribution by covering health care policy and politics, as well as trends in the industry and delivery of care. With an historic debate on the health system […]
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WEBKFF Health News Leadership. Alex Wayne, Executive Editor, previously worked for Bloomberg News, where he led coverage of the Joe Biden and Donald Trump presidencies and reported on health care policy, including the development of the Affordable Care Act.In 2020, he helped manage and edit articles about the coronavirus’ infiltration of Trump’s White House that won the Gerald R. Ford ...
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WEBSep 26, 2024 — Nursing Aides Plagued by PTSD After ‘Nightmare’ Covid Conditions, With Little Help. By Amy Maxmen September 26, 2024 . A KFF Health News investigation reveals that employers and the government have offered nursing aides little assistance for PTSD and other ongoing maladies triggered by hazardous work during the pandemic.