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In this episode of Medical Ethics Unpacked, hosts Dominic Sisti and Steve Levine welcome Jason Schwartz, PhD, associate professor at the Yale School of Public Health, for a discussion on vaccine ethics, public health infrastructure, and the challenges of maintaining trust in immunization programs. Together, they explore how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped public attitudes toward vaccines, while also underscoring long-standing tensions between individual autonomy and collective responsibility. Schwartz, whose work focuses on vaccine policy and history, offers perspective on the systems and institutions, such as the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), helping to translate scientific evidence into public health recommendations. This episode comes at a time when ACIP is once again in the headlines as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently replaced all 17 members with a new slate of individuals, citing concerns about groupthink and conflicts of interest. The move has generated widespread commentary about the role and value of such expert advisory bodies in shaping public health decisions, especially in the face of growing skepticism and political scrutiny. Ethical questions about equity, communication, and responsibility are threaded throughout the discussion. The hosts and Schwartz reflect on what it means to make fair vaccine recommendations in the context of incomplete data, and how institutions can maintain public trust amid scientific uncertainty. They also discuss how the infrastructure behind public health decisions—committees, advisory boards, and interagency coordination—can either strengthen or undermine confidence depending on how they function and how well they are understood. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and Vaccine Policy in Crisis 03:00 – The Long History and New Politics of Vaccine Skepticism 09:30 – Erosion of Public Health Infrastructure and Expert Advisory Systems 14:50 – Why Vaccines Became a Political Flashpoint 19:10 – Clinician Ethics and the Vaccine-Hesitant Patient 32:00 – Data, Misinformation, and the Future of Vaccine Trust References: Stone W. RFK Jr. names new slate of vaccine advisers after purging CDC panel. NPR. Published June 11, 2025. Accessed June 17, 2025. https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5430870/cdc-vaccine-experts-rfk-jr Asturias EJ, Brewer NT, Brooks O, et al. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at a Crossroads. JAMA. Published online June 16, 2025. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.10776
In episode 50 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Yvonne Maldonado joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine and the vaccine approval process in the United States. Dr Maldonado is a Professor in the Stanford University School of Medicine where she has achieved national and international recognition for her scholarship in the epidemiology and control of infectious diseases. She has served on several national and international committees including, until recently, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Dr Maldonado and Dr Saag provide an overview of RSV including the history of RSV vaccine research and development and provide an update on the availability of RSV vaccine in adults but not in children. They also discuss the risk of severe disease in children and the limited treatments available. Dr Maldonado and Dr Saag also discuss the process for vaccine approvals in the United States. Specifically, they review the role of the ACIP committee in vaccine approvals and provide an update on the recent dismissal of all of the prior members of the committee, which included Dr Maldonado. They discuss the potential impact that this will have on the review of all vaccines and the overall impact on public health. 0:00 – Introduction 1:30 – Overview of RSV including the history of RSV vaccine research and development 5:08 – Status of RSV vaccine availability in adults and children 8:15 – Discussion of the length of RSV vaccine protection and the differences in RSV respiratory disease between children and adults 10:17 – Risk of severe disease from RSV in children 12:22 – Overview of the vaccine approval process in the United States and how the CDC ACIP committee operates 19:27 – Discussion of the recent dismissal of all members of the ACIP including Dr Maldonado and her concern for the process of vaccine approval moving forward 23:54 – The vetting process for new members of the ACIP and assessment of newly appointed members 27:20 – How the recent personnel changes at the ACIP and other federal agencies impact public health 32:08 – Discussion of the public commitment and support for vaccination moving forward__________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections. Going anti-Viral's host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...
Hundreds of people have been arrested in Los Angeles after days of protests, which are in response to aggressive immigration raids ordered by President Trump. When people took to social media to make sense of the events, they were confronted with fake, AI-generated videos of the protests and real photos that were labelled as out-of-context by AI. Thus breaking new ground in worthless, deceitful slop. Plus, we speak to Anna Merlan at Mother Jones about her recent reporting on the RFK Jr.-connected “MAHA Institute.” That organization's head, Leland Lehrman, has pushed extremist ideas for decades, including endorsing the conspiracist fraudulent text "Protocols of the Elders of Zion.” RFK Jr. himself is evidently embracing a genuinely anti-vax agenda in his role as Health Secretary by firing and replacing the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP). We've seen the future. And the future is an AI chatbot telling you to treat your latest typhus infection with apple cider vinegar. We've seen the future. And the future is an AI chatbot telling you to treat your latest typhus infection with apple cider vinegar. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: https://patreon.com/qaa /// Anna Merlan on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/annamerlan.bsky.social The Head of a New RFK-Backing Group Promoted 9/11 Conspiracy Theories and the Protocols of the Elders of Zion https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/06/leland-lehrman-make-america-healthy-again-institute-antisemitism-september-11/ Flaming Hydra https://flaminghydra.com/ // Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast. REFERENCES Bricks from Malaysia and New Jersey misrepresented amid LA unrest https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.49XW2T2 FACT FOCUS: A Craigslist ad is not proof of paid protesters in LA. It was posted as a prank https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-los-angeles-paid-protesters-prank-48792aa47dcc2d8eeb9547d79d530037 Fake videos and conspiracies fuel falsehoods about Los Angeles protests https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fake-videos-conspiracies-falsehoods-los-angeles-protests/ Los Angeles protests: How AI and chatbots are feeding fake news https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/truth-or-fake/20250610-meet-bob-the-ai-generated-national-guard-soldier-sparking-misinformation AI Chatbots Are Making LA Protest Disinformation Worse https://www.wired.com/story/grok-chatgpt-ai-los-angeles-protest-disinformation/
Guten Morgen! In Berlin sollen Wald und landwirtschaftliche Flächen in der Größe von rund 637 Fußballfeldern für Windkraftanlagen weichen. Warum und bis wann beleuchtet unser erster Artikel. Im zweiten Beitrag kommt der Bund der Steuerzahler zu Wort. Er warnt eindringlich vor dem anhaltenden „Schuldenrausch“ der Politik. Unser dritter Beitrag zeigt Fortschritte in der US-amerikanischen Gesundheitspolitik. US-Gesundheitsminister Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hat das Impfberatungsgremium des Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), das Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), komplett neu besetzt und verschlankt.
In this explosive episode, Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent confront the accelerating dismantling of America's public health infrastructure. They begin with the NIH staff revolt—documented in the newly published Bethesda Declaration—and Jay Bhattacharya's astonishing lack of awareness during Senate testimony. From there, they shift to RFK Jr.'s controversial appointments to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), many of whom are tied to disinformation campaigns and anti-vaccine advocacy. The hosts expose the hypocrisy in the medical rhetoric of figures like Vinay Prasad, who once championed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) as the gold standard—until now. With the CDC gutted, the FDA undermined, and common sense replacing real science, they ask: how do we preserve truth in an age of weaponized misinformation? Connect with us further on https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/author/jonathanhoward/ The Fine Print The content presented in the "We Want Them Infected" Podcast and associated book is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, hosts, and guests on the podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators, producers, or distributors. The information provided in this podcast should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical, scientific, or legal advice. Listeners and readers are encouraged to consult with relevant experts and authorities for specific guidance and information. The creators of the podcast and book have made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up to date. However, as the field of medical science and the understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, there may be new developments and insights that are not covered in this content. The creators are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content or for any actions taken based on the information provided. They disclaim any liability for any loss, injury, or damage incurred by individuals who rely on the content. Listeners and readers are urged to use their judgment and conduct their own research when interpreting the information presented in the "We Want Them Infected" podcast and book. It is essential to stay informed about the latest updates, guidelines, and recommendations related to COVID-19 and vaccination from reputable sources, such as government health agencies and medical professionals. By accessing and using the content, you acknowledge and accept the terms of this disclaimer. Please consult with appropriate experts and authorities for specific guidance on matters related to health, science, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Monday, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of the independent Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The panel is responsible for developing recommendations for safe vaccine use and the U.S. adult and childhood immunization schedules, and the HHS secretary appoints its members to serve four-year terms. Kennedy says the move will allow the Trump administration to appoint its own members and restore public trust in vaccines. Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast here, our “Under the Radar” story here and today's “Have a nice day” story here.Take the survey: What do you think of Kennedy firing the ACIP panel? Let us know!Disagree? That's okay. My opinion is just one of many. Write in and let us know why, and we'll consider publishing your feedback.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Hunter Casperson, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week’s special episode of The Health Advocates, Steven Newmark breaks down a major and alarming development in U.S. public health policy: the removal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Steven explains what ACIP does, why its role is crucial to vaccine access and confidence, and how this sudden and sweeping dismissal could erode trust, limit insurance coverage, and leave vulnerable populations at risk. Tune in to learn what’s at stake, why it matters for people living with chronic illness, and how patients can raise their voices in support of science-based policy. Among the highlights in this episode: 00:46: Steven explains what ACIP is, what it does, and how it supports CDC vaccine policy 01:45: Steven outlines the importance of ACIP recommendations for real-world vaccine access and insurance coverage 02:05: Steven details RFK Jr.’s justification for the ACIP purge and why it is cause for concern 02:48: Steven warns of the dangerous consequences: loss of expertise, misinformation, and reduced access for patients 03:33: Steven highlights the risks for immunocompromised patients and families with children 04:30: Steven encourages patient action; contact Congress, speak to your doctor, and stay informed 05:08: Steven urges listeners to submit comments for the upcoming ACIP meeting and shares how GHLF will be responding You can submit comments online for the Committee at regulations.gov Contact Our Host Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF. We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 190: Measles BasicsFuture Dr. Kapur explained the basics of measles, including the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of this disease. Dr. Schlaerth added information about SPPE and told interesting stories of measles. Dr. Arreaza explained some statistics and histed the episode. Written by Ashna Kapur MS4 Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Katherine Schlaerth, MD, and Hector Arreaza, MD.You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.Introduction.According to the CDC, as of April 24, 2025, a total of 884 confirmed measles cases were reported by 30 states, including California, and notably Texas. This is already three times more cases than 2024. There are 3 confirmed deaths so far in the US. What is measles?Measles is a disease that's been around for centuries, nearly eradicated, yet still lingers in parts of the world due to declining vaccination rates. Let's refresh our knowledge about its epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, management, and most importantly — prevention.Definition.Measles, also known as rubeola, is an acute viral respiratory illness caused by the measles virus. It's a single-stranded, negative-sense RNA virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family. It's extremely contagious with a transmission rate of up to 90% among non-immune individuals when exposed to an infected person.EpidemiologyBefore the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963, nearly every child got measles by the time they were 15 years old. With the introduction of vaccination, cases and deaths caused by measles significantly declined. For example, in 2018, over 140,000 deaths were reported in the whole world, mostly among children under the age of 5.Measles is still a common disease in many countries, including in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Measles outbreaks have been reported recently in the UK, Israel, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Ukraine, the Philippines, and more recently in the US. So, let's take prevention seriously to avoid the spread of this disease here at home and abroad. How do we get measles, Ashna?Mode of Transmission:● Air: Spread primarily through respiratory droplets.● Surfaces: The virus remains viable on surfaces or in the air for up to 2 hours. (so, if a person with measles was in a room and you enter the same room within 2 hours, you may still get measles)● Other people: Patients are contagious from 4 days before until 4 days after the rash appears.PathophysiologyThe measles virus first infects the respiratory epithelium, replicates, and then disseminates to the lymphatic system.It leads to transient but profound immunosuppression, which is why secondary infections are common. It affects the skin, respiratory tract, and sometimes the brain, leading to complications like pneumonia or encephalitis.Clinical PresentationThe classic presentation of measles can be remembered in three C's:● Cough● Coryza (runny nose)● ConjunctivitisCourse of Disease (3 Phases):1. Prodromal Phase (2-4 days)○ High fever (can peak at 104°F or 40°C)○ The 3 C's○ Koplik spots: Small white lesions on the buccal mucosa.2. Exanthem Phase○ Maculopapular rash begins on the face (especially around the hairline), then spreads from head to toe. The rash typically combines into 1 big mass as it spreads, and the fever often persists during the rash.3. Recovery Phase○ Rash fades in the same order it appeared.○ Patients remain at risk for complications during and after rash resolution.Complications:● Pneumonia (most common cause of death in children)● Otitis media (most common overall complication)● Encephalitis (can lead to permanent neurologic sequelae)● Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE): A rare, fatal, degenerative CNS disease that can occur years after measles infection.High-risk groups for severe disease include:● Infants and young children● Pregnant women● Immunocompromised individualsDiagnosisClinical diagnosis is sufficient if classic symptoms are present, especially in outbreak settings.Ashna: Laboratory confirmation:● Measles-specific IgM antibodies detected by serology.● RT-PCR from nasopharyngeal, throat, or urine samples.Notify public health authorities immediately upon suspicion or diagnosis of measles to limit spread. ManagementThere is no specific antiviral treatment for measles. Management is supportive:● Hydration (by mouth and only IV in case of severe dehydration)● Antipyretics (e.g., acetaminophen) for fever● Oxygen if hypoxicVitamin A supplementation:● Recommended for all children with acute measles, particularly in areas with high vitamin A deficiency. It has shown to reduce morbidity and mortality.Hospitalization may be necessary for:● Severe respiratory compromise● Dehydration● Neurologic complicationsPrevention: We live in perilous times and vaccination is under scrutiny right now. Before the measles vaccine, about 48,000 people were hospitalized and 400–500 people died in the United States every year. Measles was declared eradicated in the US in 2000, but the vaccination coverage is no longer 95%. How do we prevent measles?Vaccination is the cornerstone of prevention.● MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella):○ First dose at 12-15 months of age.○ Second dose at 4-6 years of age.○ 97% effective after 2 doses.The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has noted that febrile seizures typically occur 7 to 12 days after vaccination with MMR, with an estimated incidence of 3.3 to 8.7 per 10,000 doses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that febrile seizures following MMR vaccination are rare and not associated with any long-term effects. The risk of febrile seizures is higher when the MMR vaccine is administered as part of the combined MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella) vaccine compared to the MMR vaccine alone.Post-exposure prophylaxis:● MMR vaccine within 72 hours of exposure (if possible).● Immunoglobulin within 6 days for high-risk individuals (e.g., infants, pregnant women, immunocompromised).Herd immunity requires at least 95% vaccination coverage to prevent outbreaks.Key Takeaways● Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can lead to severe complications.● Diagnosis is often clinical, but lab confirmation helps with public health tracking.● Treatment is mainly supportive, with Vitamin A playing a critical role in reducing complications.● Vaccination remains the most effective tool to eliminate measles worldwide.While measles might seem like a disease of the past, it can make a dangerous comeback without continued vigilance and vaccination efforts.Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _____________________References:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Measles (Rubeola), Clinical Overview, July 15, 2024. Accessed on May 1, 2025. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html.World Health Organization (WHO). Measles, November 14, 2024. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/measlesGans, Hayley and Yvonne A. Maldonado, Measles: Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, UpToDate, January 15, 2025. Accessed on May 1, 2025. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/measles-clinical-manifestations-diagnosis-treatment-and-preventionTheme song, Works All The Time by Dominik Schwarzer, YouTube ID: CUBDNERZU8HXUHBS, purchased from https://www.premiumbeat.com/.
Are vaccines safe? How long have vaccines been around? What is ACIP? Is there a booster for RSV? How old is the measles vaccine? What happens at ACIP meetings? What are the latest vaccine recommendations? Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), shares news from the most recent meeting. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Episode 188: RSV Management and PreventionDr. Sandhu and future Dr. Mohamed summarize the management of RSV and describe how to prevent it with chemoprophylaxis and vaccines. Dr Arreaza adds some comments about RSV vaccines.Written by Abdolhakim Mohamed, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Ranbir Sandhu, MD, and Hector Arreaza, MD.You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.What is RSV? -The Respiratory syncytial Virus (RSV) is an enveloped, negative-sense, single-stranded RNA virus of the Orthopneumovirus genus within the Pneumoviridae family. -RSV is a major cause of acute respiratory tract infections, particularly bronchiolitis and pneumonia, in infants and young children, and it also significantly affects older adults and immunocompromised individuals. -RSV infections cause an estimated 58,000–80,000 hospitalizations among children younger than 5 years and 60,000–160,000 hospitalizations among adults older than 65 years each year.-RSV is highly contagious and spreads through respiratory droplets and direct contact with contaminated surfaces. The virus typically causes seasonal epidemics, peaking in the winter months in temperate climates and during the rainy season in tropical regions. -Virtually all children are infected with RSV by the age of two, and reinfections can occur throughout life, often with milder symptoms.-Per the 2014 Clinical Practice Guideline: The Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Bronchiolitis, from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the most common etiology of bronchiolitis is RSV. -About 97% of children are infected with RSV in the first 2 years of life, about 40% will experience lower respiratory tract infection during the initial infection. Other viruses that cause bronchiolitis include human rhinovirus, human metapneumovirus, influenza, adenovirus, coronavirus, and parainfluenza viruses.When is RSV season?-Classically, the highest incidence of infection occurs between December and March in North America. Per CDC, there were typical prepandemic RSV season patterns, but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted RSV seasonality during 2020–2022. -Before we dive into the seasonality patterns, for context, in order to describe RSV seasonality in the US, data was gathered and analyzed from polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test results reported to the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) during July 2017–February 2023. -Seasonal RSV epidemics were defined as the weeks during which the percentage of PCR test results that were positive for RSV was ≥3%. Per 2017–2020 data, RSV epidemics in the United States typically follow seasonal patterns, that began in October, peaked in December or January, and ended in April. -However, during 2020–21, the typical winter RSV epidemic did not occur. The 2021–22 season began in May, peaked in July, and ended in January. -The 2022–23 season started (June) and peaked (November) later than the 2021–22 season, but earlier than prepandemic seasons. CDC notes that the timing of the 2022–23 season suggests that seasonal patterns are returning toward those observed in prepandemic years, however, warn that clinicians should be aware that off-season RSV circulation might continue.Treatment of RSVSome key points of the 2014 pediatric guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.-AAP strongly do not recommend beta agonists or steroids for viral associated bronchiolitis because of no significant improved outcomes. “Clinicians should not administer albuterol (or salbutamol) to infants and children with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis (Evidence Quality: B; Recommendation Strength: Strong Recommendation).”-Epinephrine is not recommended for infants and children with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis (Evidence Quality: B; Recommendation Strength: Strong Recommendation).-Nebulized hypertonic saline should not be administered to infants with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis in the emergency department (Evidence Quality: B; Recommendation Strength: Moderate Recommendation), but hypertonic saline may be administered when they are hospitalized (Evidence Quality: B; Recommendation Strength: Weak Recommendation [based on randomized controlled trials with inconsistent findings]).-Chest physiotherapy should not be used in infants and children with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis (Evidence Quality: B; Recommendation Strength: Moderate Recommendation).-Antibiotics should not be administered in bronchiolitis unless there is a concomitant bacterial infection, or a strong suspicion of one (Evidence Quality: B; Recommendation Strength: Strong Recommendation).-Oxygen therapy may not be administered if the oxyhemoglobin saturation exceeds 90% in infants and children with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis (Evidence Quality: D; Recommendation Strength: Weak Recommendation [based on low level evidence and reasoning from first principles]).-Clinicians should administer nasogastric or intravenous fluids for infants with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis who cannot maintain hydration orally (Evidence Quality: X; Recommendation Strength: Strong Recommendation).How do we prevent RSV?Infant Immuno-prophylaxis:A clinical trial in 2022 demonstrated that a single injection of nirsevimab (Beyfortus®), administered before the RSV season, protected healthy late-preterm and term infants from RSV-associated lower respiratory tract that required medical treatment. Nirsevimab is a monoclonal antibody to the RSV fusion protein that has an extended half-life.Additionally, on August 3, 2023, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended nirsevimab for all infants younger than 8 months who are born during or entering their first RSV season and for infants and children between 8-19 months who are at increased risk for severe RSV disease and are entering their second RSV season. On the basis of pre-COVID-19 pandemic patterns, nirsevimab could be administered in most of the continental United States from October through the end of March.Maternal Vaccination: The CDC recommends the administration of the RSVPreF vaccine to pregnant women between 32 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation. This vaccination aims to reduce the risk of RSV-associated lower respiratory tract infection in infants during the first 6 months of life.At this time, if a pregnant woman has already received a maternal RSV vaccine during any previous pregnancy, CDC does not recommend another dose of RSV vaccine during subsequent pregnancies.Older individuals: -Each year in the U.S., it is estimated that between 60,000 and 160,000 older adults are hospitalized and between 6,000 and 10,000 die due to RSV infection-ABRYSVO's approval will help offer older adults protection in the RSV season.-On June 26, 2024, ACIP voted to give these recommendations: all adults older than 75 years and adults between 60–74 years who are at increased risk for severe RSV disease should receive a single dose of RSV vaccine (Abrysvo®).Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _____________________References:Hamid S, Winn A, Parikh R, et al. Seasonality of Respiratory Syncytial Virus — United States, 2017–2023. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2023;72:355–361. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7214a1Hammitt LL, Dagan R, Yuan Y, Baca Cots M, Bosheva M, Madhi SA, Muller WJ, Zar HJ, Brooks D, Grenham A, Wählby Hamrén U, Mankad VS, Ren P, Takas T, Abram ME, Leach A, Griffin MP, Villafana T; MELODY Study Group. Nirsevimab for Prevention of RSV in Healthy Late-Preterm and Term Infants. N Engl J Med. 2022 Mar 3;386(9):837-846. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2110275. PMID: 35235726.Ralston SL, Lieberthal AS, Meissner HC, Alverson BK, Baley JE, Gadomski AM, Johnson DW, Light MJ, Maraqa NF, Mendonca EA, Phelan KJ, Zorc JJ, Stanko-Lopp D, Brown MA, Nathanson I, Rosenblum E, Sayles S 3rd, Hernandez-Cancio S; American Academy of Pediatrics. Clinical practice guideline: the diagnosis, management, and prevention of bronchiolitis. Pediatrics. 2014 Nov;134(5):e1474-502. doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-2742. Erratum in: Pediatrics. 2015 Oct;136(4):782. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-2862. PMID: 25349312.CDC, per their published article Seasonality of Respiratory Syncytial Virus — United States for 2017–2023, in the United StatesWhat U.S. Obstetricians Need to Know About Respiratory Syncytial Virus.Debessai H, Jones JM, Meaney-Delman D, Rasmussen SA. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2024;143(3):e54-e62. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000005492.Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination and Receipt of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Antibody (Nirsevimab) by Infants Aged
What are the new COVID vaccine guidelines? Is the RSV vaccine safe? When should you get the pneumococcal vaccine? Is there a vaccine for meningococcal disease? Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP's COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Episode: Leading the Way Through Respiratory Virus Season Host: Ghinwa Dumyati, MD, Professor of Medicine, Director of the Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Prevention Program, University of Rochester Guest(s): Kelly Langford, Online Communications Director for the Risk Less. Do More. Campaign, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services In This Episode: In this episode of PALTtalk, Dr. Ghinwa Dumyati and Kelly Langford discuss the importance of immunizations during respiratory virus season, focusing on flu, COVID-19, and RSV. They highlight the new Risk Less. Do More. campaign, which aims to reduce infection risks, especially among vulnerable populations, including older adults in long-term care facilities. Since the recording of this episode, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released updated COVID-19 vaccination guidance for 2024-2025. In addition to the previously recommended 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccination, ACIP now recommends a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine for adults ages 65 and older. For those who are previously unvaccinated and receiving Novavax, two doses are recommended as the initial vaccination series. This should be followed by a third dose of any age-appropriate 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after the second dose, with a minimum interval of 2 months. Date Recorded: October 22, 2024 Resources: Risk Less. Do More. Campaign (HHS) Moving Needles Project (PALTmed and CDC) Talking with Patients About Respiratory Virus Season (CDC) Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: This episode is certified for CMD Clinical hours. Claim CMD Credit Support: Funding for this podcast was provided through the Risk Less. Do More. campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
What is the newest COVID vaccine called? When is the new COVID vaccine available? Which COVID 19 vaccine is best? What are the CDC COVID guidelines for vaccines? Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP's COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
RSV season is just around the corner (Fall and Winter months). Newborns are 16x more likely to be hospitalized with serious RSV lung infection than the flu. On August 21, 2023, the FDA approved the first RSV vaccine, Abrysvo, for use in pregnant individuals to protect newborns and infants against severe RSV disease in the first 6 months after birth. The FDA approved the vaccine to be administered between 32 and 36 weeks and 6 days of gestation. Then, on September 22, 2023, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend a single dose of maternal RSV vaccination for pregnant people at 32 through 36 weeks of gestation, using seasonal administration, to prevent RSV lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in infants.This resulted in the ACOG's endorsement, also in September 2023, of Abrysvo in pregnancy. However, the clinical trial resulting in the vaccine's FDA approval noted “a numerical imbalance” for preterm birth occurrence (1% more) in vaccine recipients. Because of this, there was a call for additional “real world outcomes“ to see if this finding would be replicated outside of the trial. In this episode, we will summarize a brand new (July 8, 2024) publication from JAMA Network Open which provides this data, although some noteworthy study limitations must be acknowledged. Listen in for details!
Is a new COVID vaccine coming out? Which RSV vaccine is better? Are there new PCV vaccines? Which vaccines can be given together? When is the new flu shot available? Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP's COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an insightful conversation with Grace Lee, MD, MPH, an infectious disease physician and dynamic leader who helped guide US vaccine policy making during the turbulent times of the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares insights into the complexities and challenges encountered, as well as the importance of vaccine safety during the COVID-19 deliberations and concerns that keep her awake at night.Show notesLee served as chair of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the COVIC-19 pandemic. She is chief quality officer at Stanford Medicine Children's Health and professor of pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine. A nationally known vaccine expert, she is also a member of the National Academy of Medicine and continues to manage and treat young patients with infectious diseases. In recognition of her inclusive yet decisive leadership, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases will honor her with the 2024 John P. Utz Leadership Award in September 2024.
Episode: RSV Vaccinations in PALTC Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Ann R. Falsey, MD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guest Ann R. Falsey, MD, will discuss respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines, the current RSV Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations, and how this impacts our PALTC community. Date Recorded: April 1, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit
Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP's COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 20-01-2024 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/increasing-the-uptake-of-flu-vaccines-across-the-age-and-risk-spectrum/16048/ With the reemergence of influenza and other respiratory illnesses, the importance of flu vaccination is greater than ever, especially in older adults and those with comorbid conditions. Watch an expert discussion of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for the current flu season, and learn how you can optimize immunization schedules and choices to meet patient needs, addressing barriers to vaccination.=
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended an RSV vaccine for pregnant people that would protect infants against the respiratory virus. The vaccine is recommended for use in weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy, using seasonal administration during September through January. Sandra Fryhofer, MD, the AMA's immediate past board chair and liaison to ACIP, joins to discuss the recommendation and its nuances, plus how this maternal RSV vaccine compares to the new monoclonal antibody RSV shot. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Our hosts discuss the latest news on a federal health care transparency bill and what you need to know this Asthma Peak Week. For the main topic, The Health Advocates break down all that was discussed during the recent Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting about the fall COVID shots. They talk about the recent vaccine approvals, COVID hospitalization rates, long COVID, and vaccine effectiveness. “We learned [during the ACIP meeting] that with hospitalizations, rates across all groups have been rising since July 2023… The most prevalent underlying condition amongst adults ages 18 and older for those who are hospitalized for COVID included cardiovascular disease, neurologic disorders, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and chronic lung disease,” says Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director of Community Outreach at GHLF. Among the highlights in this episode: 00:38: Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF, shares that the vote for the PBM Transparency Act, which aims to increase transparency in PBMs to potentially lower health care costs, has been delayed 01:07: Zoe emphasizes the importance of incremental changes in advocacy 02:03: Ahead of Asthma Peak Week, Zoe provides tips for keeping asthma under control, emphasizing prevention, communication, and the importance of staying updated on vaccinations 03:06: Zoe shares insights from a recent ACIP meeting on the COVID vaccines, including remarks from the CDC director, Dr. Mandy Cohen, who commented on the current state of the pandemic and the tools available to combat various viruses 04:26: Our hosts discuss the renaming of the COVID vaccine from "booster shot" to "23-24 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine" 05:01: Steven elaborates on the specific features of the new COVID vaccine, who it's recommended for, and the shift from the previously used vaccine 06:17: The health advocates discuss the current state of the COVID pandemic, with a focus on hospitalizations, long COVID, and vaccine effectiveness 06:33: Zoe delves into the data presented during the vaccine meeting, particularly concerning hospitalizations among people with chronic conditions 08:16: Zoe provides details on the prevalence and impact of long COVID on various age groups, noting the significant limitations it imposes on daily life for many 10:41: Steven shares resources on where listeners can find a COVID vaccine near them, and reminds them to check insurance coverage when getting the vaccine To find a COVID vaccine near you, you can visit www.vaccines.gov 11:00: Our hosts wrap up by addressing options for uninsured listeners, pointing them toward specific programs and resources 11:32: What our hosts learned from this episode Contact Our Hosts Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director, Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Immunizations are a critical component of the well child management in pediatric patients, as they are responsible for the prevention of numerous serious diseases with devastating consequences even if adequately treated. While many providers are well versed in the standard immunization schedule for children, the care and management of under-immunized children may present itself a challenge. Join Dr. Shreeti Kapoor, a general pediatrician for over 25 years, and recent Pediatric Resident graduate, Dr. Monique Bailey as they discuss caring for under-immunized children. Specifically, they will: Review the recommended vaccination schedule for all children, with a focus on those aged 0-4 years. Discuss the CDC catch-up immunization schedule with examples from three different age groups. Consider the special case of catch-up vaccination for international adoptees as well as interpreting records containing other immunizations (e.g. BCG vaccine) from a few examples of international endemic areas. Review common causes of febrile illnesses in young, vaccinated and under-immunized children. Examine the treatment algorithm and recommended prophylactic antibiotic options for unvaccinated or under-immunized children. Special thanks to Dr. Leila Stallworth, Dr. Erica Sapp and Dr. Rebecca Yang for peer reviewing this episode. FREE CME Credit (requires free sign-up): Link Coming Soon! References: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, February 17). Birth-18 years immunization schedule. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved April 5, 2022, from https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, February 17). Catch-up immunization schedule. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved April 5, 2022, from https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/catchup.html Finkel, L. , Ospina-Jimenez, C. , Byers, M. & Eilbert, W. (2021). Fever Without Source in Unvaccinated Children Aged 3 to 24 Months. Pediatric Emergency Care, 37 (12), e882-e885. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000002249. Starr M. (2013). Paediatric travel medicine: vaccines and medications. British journal of clinical pharmacology, 75(6), 1422–1432. https://doi.org/10.1111/bcp.12035 NHS. (2019, April 26). BCG vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) overview. NHS choices. Retrieved April 6, 2022, from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/bcg-tuberculosis-tb-vaccine/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019, October 30). Typhoid vaccine information statement. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved April 6, 2022, from https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/typhoid.html#:~:text=There%20are%20two%20vaccines%20to,as%20an%20injection%20(shot) Lopez, A. L., Gonzales, M. L., Aldaba, J. G., & Nair, G. B. (2014). Killed oral cholera vaccines: history, development and implementation challenges. Therapeutic advances in vaccines, 2(5), 123–136. https://doi.org/10.1177/2051013614537819 Lee DID, Vanderhout S, Aglipay M, Birken CS, Morris SK, Piché-Renaud PP, Keown-Stoneman CDG, Maguire JL. Delay in childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Can J Public Health. 2022 Feb;113(1):126-134. doi: 10.17269/s41997-021-00601-9 Kroger A, Bahta L, Hunter P. General best practice guidelines for immunization. Best practices guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Special situations. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/general-recs/special-situations.html
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended a new monoclonal antibody shot that can protect babies from RSV. The AMA's ACIP liaison, Sandra Fryhofer, MD, joins to discuss the recommendation and details of the shot, including who should get it, how often and what the side effects are. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Hosts review the July 13 WA State Vaccine Advisory Committee Meeting, including the concerns of Dr. Edgar Marcuse regarding the co-administration of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 shots. According to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Edgar Marcuse is emeritus professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington, a past member and chair of the US National Vaccine Advisory Committee, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRPAC). Reference Links: https://rumble.com/v3031do-did-a-committee-member-just-contradict-the-cdc.html https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/pdf/whitepapersafety_web.pdf https://www.amacad.org/person/edgar-marcuse
Hosts review the July 13 WA State Vaccine Advisory Committee Meeting, including the concerns of Dr. Edgar Marcuse regarding the co-administration of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 shots. According to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Edgar Marcuse is emeritus professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington, a past member and chair of the US National Vaccine Advisory Committee, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRPAC).Reference Links:https://rumble.com/v3031do-did-a-committee-member-just-contradict-the-cdc.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/pdf/whitepapersafety_web.pdfhttps://www.amacad.org/person/edgar-marcuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who should get vaccinated for RSV? What are the side effects and safety concerns for RSV vaccines? Your vaccine questions answered by Sandra Fryhofer, MD — the AMA ACIP liaison and AMA's immediate past board chair. Dr. Fryhofer shares everything physicians need to know about the new recommendations from CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for both #RSV vaccines. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Tune in to hear Charles Jones, Vaccine Industry Leader at Pfizer, discuss the future of vaccines in the marketplace. Topics include: Changes seen in the marketplace and the competitive landscape Challenges of the changing schedule for preventative products such as flu immunization, COVID-19, Pneumococcal, shingle vaccines, and moreThe role of policy makers, like The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in the US and all the various participants, and the impacts they have on the value chain and the future of the ecosystemSpeakers:Charles Jones, Vaccine Industry Leader, Pfizer Amy Hunckler, Pharma and Life Sciences Managing Director, PwC May Weiser, Pharma and Life Sciences Director, PwC Igor Belokrinitsky, Strategy& Principal, PwCFor more information, please visit us at: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/health-research-institute/next-in-health-podcast.html.
In this episode, our hosts discuss the learnings from the recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting and what it means for COVID vaccine scheduling going forward. They also break down the latest on new COVID boosters, mifepristone, and results from the latest quick poll on stress and chronic illness. “I feel like we're not getting news specific to our community, so it feels really important for us to be breaking it down and talking about it. Because… a lot of science is talked about, and it's hard to read the data sometimes, so just having time together to break it down is helpful,” says Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director of Community Outreach at GHLF. Among the highlights in this episode: 0:08: Zoe summarizes the episode's main topics 0:57: The FDA recently authorized an additional round of bivalent boosters for those 65 and older and those with weakened immune systems 2:14: Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF, discusses the Supreme Court preserving access to the medication mifepristone, allowing the drug to remain broadly available while litigation plays out in a lower court 3:15: Results from a recent GHLF COVID-19 Patient Support Program quick poll show that 75% of respondents had been moderately or very stressed due to their chronic illness in the past seven days 5:17: Steven and Zoe discuss waning immunity and hospitalization rates related to COVID-19, focusing on the higher rates in the 65+ age group 6:23: Our hosts break down the ACIP's support for transitioning from the monovalent primary series to the bivalent shot for mRNA vaccines 8:02: Steven explains the ACIP's idea for a single annual COVID-19 vaccine dose, similar to the flu vaccine, to help with waning immunity 10:49: The importance of vaccine accessibility for both immunocompromised individuals and the general population to help stop the spread of COVID-19 12:39: What our hosts learned from this episode Contact Our Hosts Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director, Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to thehealthadvocates@ghlf.org Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you need a second COVID bivalent booster? Get the latest on new COVID vaccine booster recommendations from the CDC and the recent changes to simplify COVID-19 vaccine guidelines from Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP's COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
In this podcast, an experienced conference and webinar moderator is joined by two doctors in the field of paediatric infectious diseases: David Greenberg and Maria Hemming-Harlo. In this podcast, our guest experts provide information and their perspectives on the following topics: The disease burden of rotavirus The related morbidity and mortality of rotavirus How rotavirus is transmitted The clinical picture of rotavirus infection The evidence supporting routine vaccination with RotaTeq (Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral, Pentavalent) This podcast was funded by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Below please find the reference list for Vax Voices, Podcast 1: The Global Burden of Rotavirus Disease and Evidence Supporting Routine Vaccination With RotaTeq to ensure listeners can further explore the content discussed. View the product information and indication for RotaTeq here. View the Select Safety Information from MSD below. Select Safety Information RotaTeq should not be administered to infants with a demonstrated history of hypersensitivity to the vaccine or any component of the vaccine. Infants with a history of intussusception or who have congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract that could predispose infants to intussusception should not receive RotaTeq. Infants with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease or SCID should not receive RotaTeq. Administration of RotaTeq should be postponed in infants suffering from acute severe febrile illness. The presence of a minor infection is not a contraindication for immunisation. The administration of RotaTeq should be postponed in subjects suffering from acute diarrhoea or vomiting. No safety or efficacy data are available from clinical trials regarding the administration of RotaTeq to infants who are potentially immunocompromised. Cases of gastroenteritis associated with vaccine virus have been reported post marketing in infants with severe combined immunodeficiency. Vaccine virus transmission from vaccine recipient to nonvaccinated contacts has been reported. Caution is advised when considering whether to administer RotaTeq to individuals with immunodeficient contacts. In post-marketing experience, intussusception (including death) and Kawasaki disease have been reported in infants who have received RotaTeq. As a precaution, healthcare professionals should follow-up on any symptoms indicative of intussusception (severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bloody stools, abdominal bloating and/or high fever) since data from observational studies indicate an increased risk of intussusception, mostly within 7 days after rotavirus vaccination. Parents/guardians should be advised to promptly report such symptoms to their healthcare provider. The level of protection provided by RotaTeq is based on the completion of all 3 doses. As with any vaccine, vaccination with RotaTeq may not result in complete protection in all recipients. HQ-ROT-00133 | 02/23 Podcast References: 1.Nelson R. COVID-19 disrupts vaccine delivery. Lancet Infect Dis. 2020;20(5):546. 2.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. 14th ed. Chapter 19: Rotavirus. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/rota.html. Last accessed: 6 March 2023. 3.Dormitzer PR. "Rotaviruses," Mandell GL, et al, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 9th ed. Elsevier Saunders; 2019:1983-96. 4.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Rotavirus. Clinical information. 2021. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/rotavirus/clinical.html. Last accessed: 13 October 2022. 5.Troeger C et al. Rotavirus vaccination and the global burden of rotavirus diarrhea among children younger than 5 years. JAMA Pediatr. 2018;172(10):958-965. Erratum in: JAMA Pediatr. 2022;176(2):208. 6.GBD Diarrhoeal Diseases Collaborators. Estimates of global, regional, and national morbidity, mortality, and aetiologies of diarrhoeal diseases: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015. Lancet Infect Dis. 2017;17(9):909-948. Erratum in: Lancet Infect Dis. 2017 Sep;17(9):897. 7.Van Damme P et al. Rotavirus vaccines: considerations for successful implementation in Europe. Lancet Infect Dis. 2006;6(12):805-12. 8.Paul MO, Erinle EA. Influence of humidity on rotavirus prevalence among Nigerian infants and young children with gastroenteritis. J Clin Microbiol. 1982;15(2):212-5. 9.Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. Infectious diseases and vaccines: rotavirus vaccine. 2020. Available at: https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/vaccines-a-to-z/rotavirus-vaccine. 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On Day Two of National Public Health Week, Rich Hamburg, Executive Director of the Safe States Alliance, discusses policies that would help reduce gun violence in America; the Public Health Foundation has a new video explaining the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP); Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President, and Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, join an online discussion today about the public health workforce hosted by Health Affairs; and registration is open for ASTHO's Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum. NPHW Daily Themes- Violence Prevention Understanding the ACIP and How Vaccine Recommendations are Made in the US Lunch and Learn: "Workforce Exodus in State and Local Public Health: The Numbers, the Reality, and the Solutions" Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum
This week, our hosts break down discussions from the recent meeting held by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a group of advisors to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The updates include reassuring data on the safety of vaccines, who is getting hospitalized for COVID, and the role of vaccine boosters now and in the future. “The goal is not to stop COVID entirely; it's about the prevention of severe disease. To me, this is similar to the flu, nobody in public health rationally thinks that we can ever stop flu via vaccination in a given year,” says Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF. “But public health officials recommend vaccinations to help slow the spread to those most vulnerable and to protect against severe disease." Among the highlights in this episode: 00:52- Zoe and Steven kick off the episode by introducing this week's topic about the CDC's external advisory committee's recent meeting focusing on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters 01:47- Steven shares that the data discussed in the meeting prove that the COVID-19 vaccines continue to be safe 02:15- Steven and Zoe discuss another finding from the meeting, that hospitalizations with COVID-19 were from patients who went to the hospital for COVID-19 treatment, as opposed to entering with another ailment and being diagnosed with COVID secondarily 03:23- Steven and Zoe look at the numbers for COVID hospitalizations amongst children, which showed that 50 percent did not have underlying conditions 04:35- Zoe discusses the CDC's risk benefit analysis for giving adolescents the COVID-19 vaccine 05:22- Zoe and Steven talk about the different scenarios adults have for getting their booster 08:15- Steven and Zoe close the episode by sharing what they learnedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vaccines for adults: what you need to know about CDC's recently released adult immunization schedule for 2023 with Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and member of ACIP's COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. Also discussing routine vaccines for kids, vaccine-preventable diseases like polio—plus CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) and the Annals of Internal Medicine (ACP Journals). American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
AMA Board Chair Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP's COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup, recaps the latest news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting. Topics include the vote on “harmonizing” strain composition for both COVID-19 primary vaccines and booster shots, as well as an update about the preliminary stroke risk signal for seniors who received a Pfizer booster. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
Bivalent COVID vaccines for young kids authorized by FDA—and recommended by CDC. The latest on Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months old with AMA Board Chair Sandra Fryhofer, MD, who is also the AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP's COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
LISTEN Show Notes: In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul discusses the ramifications of the recent vote by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to add the Covid shot to the childhood immunization schedule. This is an all risk and zero benefit proposition for kids! Now is the time for parents to draw a line in the sand. We cannot stay silent! Be the truth and be the light. And don't be afraid. Don't be a slave of death. Because that's not [...]
Sandra Fryhofer, MD, the AMA's liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, shares news from the latest ACIP meeting, including the newest COVID booster from Novavax, more reassuring data on the safety and value of COVID vaccines for pregnant people, their infants and children, and the inclusion of COVID vaccines in the Vaccines for Children Program. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
“Incompetence,” says Dr. Vinay Prasad, responding to reports of today's vote by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that will decide if COVID-19 vaccines should be added to their childhood vaccine schedule – a list that is often required to attend public school. “It will be a catastrophic error if they add it,” Dr. Prasad continued on Twitter. “They will do more in a single day to erode routine vaccination than 25 years of a devoted, irrational movement.” Dr. Vinay Prasad, MD MPH is a practicing hematologist-oncologist and Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California San Francisco. He studies cancer drugs, health policy, clinical trials and better decision making. Clinically, Dr. Prasad cares for patients with a wide range of benign hematologic and malignant conditions. Follow Dr. Prasad at https://twitter.com/VPrasadMDMPH Website: https://Vinayakkprasad.com Plenary Session Podcast: https://twitter.com/Plenary_Session 「 SPONSORED BY 」 • BIRCH GOLD - Don't let your savings lose value. You can own physical gold and silver in a tax-sheltered retirement account, and Birch Gold will help you do it. Claim your free, no obligation info kit from Birch Gold at https://birchgold.com/drew • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Genucel uses clinical levels of botanical extracts in their cruelty-free, natural, made-in-the-USA line of products. Get 10% off with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 The CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. Hundreds of millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, and serious adverse reactions are uncommon. Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician and Dr. Kelly Victory is a board-certified emergency specialist. Portions of this program will examine countervailing views on important medical issues. You should always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT the SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 「 WITH DR. KELLY VICTORY 」 Dr. Kelly Victory MD is a board-certified trauma and emergency specialist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She served as CMO for Whole Health Management, delivering on-site healthcare services for Fortune 500 companies. She holds a BS from Duke University and her MD from the University of North Carolina. Follow her at https://earlycovidcare.org 「 GEAR PROVIDED BY 」 • BLUE MICS - Find your best sound at https://drdrew.com/blue • ELGATO - See how Elgato's lights transformed Dr. Drew's set: https://drdrew.com/sponsors/elgato/ 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 For over 30 years, Dr. Drew has answered questions and offered guidance to millions through popular shows like Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Dr. Drew On Call (HLN), Teen Mom OG (MTV), and the iconic radio show Loveline. Now, Dr. Drew is opening his phone lines to the world by streaming LIVE from his home studio. Watch all of Dr. Drew's latest shows at https://drdrew.tv
Hi this is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, October 20th, 2022. FLF Magazine: We are on a mission to make magazines great again. So, subscribe to our Fight Laugh Feast magazine. This is a quarterly mini-book like experience, packed full of a variety of authors that includes theologically-driven cultural commentary, a Psalm of the quarter, recipes for feasting, laughter sprinkled throughout the glossy pages, and more. Sign your church up, sign your grumpy uncle up, and while you are at it…sign up the Pope, Elon Musks, and Russel Moore. Disclaimer: This magazine will guarantee various responses and CrossPolitic is not held liable for any of them. Reading the whole magazine may cause theological maturation, possibly encourage your kids to take the Lord’s Supper with you, and will likely cause you to randomly chuckle in joy at God’s wondrous world. Sign up today! Four issues and $60 per year, that is it. Go to fightlaughfeast.com right now to sign up! https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-cdc-moves-to-add-covid-vaccine-to-child-immunization-schedule-for-federal-programs?utm_campaign=64487 CDC moves to add Covid vaccine to child immunization schedule for federal programs On Thursday, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is set to vote on whether or not to include the Covid vaccine in their recommended schedule of shots for children and teens. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss, amongst other topics, whether to include the Covid vaccines and other vaccinations into their child and adolescent immunization schedule. According to WBOY, the CDC is considering adding the vaccine to their schedule in order for it to be covered under the federally-funded Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program and other programs. In order for vaccines to be covered under health plans, shots must be approved by the CDC director, and appear on the CDC’s immunization schedule, according to a document from the CDC. According to the CDC, VFC is a federally funded program that provides vaccines to children at no cost to families. The CDC’s immunization schedule for kids is seen as a recommendation for parents and physicians on when certain vaccines should be administered. The schedule also serves as a building block for school districts nationwide, many of whom chose to follow these guidelines as requirements for children to enter public schools. The inclusion of the Covid-19 vaccine on this schedule could give the green signal for school districts to enforce mandates on their students, with some schools across the country pausing their mandates over low vaccination numbers in minors. Many European nations have said that Covid vaccines are not necessary for children. https://thepostmillennial.com/abc-news-investigative-producer-disappears-after-fbi-raid?utm_campaign=64487 ABC News investigative producer disappears after FBI raid, was working on book about Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal An award-winning ABC News national security investigative producer has seemingly gone missing following an FBI raid on his home in April for unclear reasons. James Gordon Meek was in the process of writing a book on the Biden administration's controversial withdrawal from Afghanistan when his neighbors spotted armored vehicles outside of his home, and he hasn't been heard from since. Meek, 52, was best known for his breaking news stories on high levels of corruption within the US military. His bombshell report of the Army’s coverup of the fratricidal death of Pfc. Dave Sharrett II in Iraq landed Meek a meeting with then-President Obama. He seemed to be at the height of his career, with nine years at ABC, a newly-released documentary on Hulu, and a book on the way. That's why so many are baffled at his mysterious and uncharacteristically abrupt disappearance. It was on April 27 of this year when police cruisers and unmarked utility vehicles were spotted blocking the street outside of Meek's Arlington, Virginia apartment building, according to a Rolling Stone report. That was around the time of his last online activity, with one last "like" being sent from his Twitter account on May 2. Since then, he's been silent. An FBI representative confirmed that agents were present that morning "at the 2300 block of Columbia Pike, Arlington, Virginia, conducting court-authorized law-enforcement activity." "The FBI cannot comment further due to an ongoing investigation," they said. A federal magistrate judge signed off on the search warrant the day before the raid. In accordance with a new policy enacted last year, federal prosecutors are not allowed to seize journalists' documents without approval from the Deputy Attorney General, meaning that Biden-appointed Lisa Monaco had to have given her blessing if that's what the raid was for. Despite the bureau's involvement, Meek has not been charged with any crime. Anonymous sources claimed to Rolling Stone that federal agents found classified information on Meek's laptop, but the contents of said information are unknown at this time. His lawyer, Eugene Gorokhov, responded to the claims. "Mr. Meek is unaware of what allegations anonymous sources are making about his possession of classified documents. If such documents exist, as claimed, this would be within the scope of his long career as an investigative journalist covering government wrongdoing. The allegations in your inquiry are troubling for a different reason: they appear to come from a source inside the government. It is highly inappropriate, and illegal, for individuals in the government to leak information about an ongoing investigation. We hope that the DOJ [Department of Justice] promptly investigates the source of this leak." Still, no comment on where exactly his client is. https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2022/10/19/abrams-you-can-fight-inflation-by-aborting-more-babies-you-know-n504398 Stacey Abrams suggests having an abortion as solution to inflation: 'Economic realities of having a child' Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams was criticized on Wednesday after suggesting that having an abortion could be a solution to high inflation and claiming that "having children" is why people are worried about the price of gas and groceries. https://twitter.com/i/status/1582726622859624449 - Play Video 0:00-1:32 Abrams made her remarks a day after President Biden pledged that if Democrats keep control of Congress, he will codify in January the federal right to abortion once granted by the recently overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. At no point during the speech did the president, who was a freshman senator nearly 50 years ago when Roe v. Wade was decided in January 1973, mention inflation or the economy. The same day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) rejected a New York Times poll that found voters believe the economy and inflation are the top two issues facing the nation, calling it an “outlier.” Abrams said at the end of September that there was "no such thing" as a fetal heartbeat at 6-weeks. https://thepoliticalinsider.com/fake-news-zelenskys-famous-quote-of-need-ammunition-not-a-ride-never-happened/ Fake News: Zelensky’s Famous Quote of ‘Need Ammunition, Not a Ride’ Never Happened A senior official claims that a famous quote by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky appears to be fake news, war propaganda. The quote about needing ammunition helped catapult his credentials as a defiant wartime leader. The revelation came amidst a sprawling report by the New Yorker on the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, which is far more extensive than previously known and includes operational planning at the highest levels. But Zelensky’s famous line – “I need ammunition, not a ride” – and the fact that it may have been completely fabricated and promoted by the media ad nauseam casts a further pall on a war narrative that has at times seemed crafted by the heavy hand of a former actor. From the New Yorker: Two days into the invasion, the Associated Press reported that Zelensky had rejected a U.S. offer to evacuate him from Kyiv, saying, “I need ammunition, not a ride.” A senior U.S. official said, “To the best of my knowledge, that never happened.” The official added, “But hats off to Zelensky and the people around him. It was a great line.” If you’re searching for evidence that the American media are perfectly fine with helping to perpetuate falsehoods in the war effort in Ukraine, you need look no further than the Washington Post and fact-checker Glenn Kessler. Kessler analyzed the claim that Zelensky had uttered the quote: “I need ammunition, not a ride.” Though he admitted the claim was not easily verifiable, he concluded using Zelensky’s press secretary that “the quote, even if not accurate, reflects the moment.” At least he tried. The rest of the media simply ran with it. This isn’t the first time stories coming out of Ukraine had proven to be completely orchestrated in an effort to drum up emotional support from the United States. Around the same time as the Zelensky ‘ammunition’ quote, a story was developing about a defiant group of 13 Ukrainian border guards defending Snake Island in the Black Sea who reportedly told a Russian warship to “go f*** yourself” after being ordered to surrender. The 13 Ukrainian border guards were initially widely reported as killed as the Russian warship opened fire with barreled guns and aircraft bombing Snake Island. Zelenskyy said during a press briefing that the guards died “heroes” and even said the 13 would be posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. It was later reported they were still alive and in Russian captivity. Then, of course, there is the infamous ‘Ghost of Kyiv‘ propaganda promoted by some prominent figures here in the United States. Some, like Rep. Adam Kinzinger, were so willing to believe the story they promoted fake images of a meme-character known as Samuel Hyde. It’s breathtaking the number of stories like the Zelensky ammunition fairytale that have been thrust upon the American people as a means to justify the absurd level of financial and military support being offered to Ukraine at our expense. Fox News host Tucker Carlson has seemingly had enough, eviscerating Zelensky for making further outrageous demands for financial aid while the United States economy, and the American people, are suffering. https://twitter.com/i/status/1580717198703611904 - Play Video “Zelenskyy is now shaking down our cowardly Congress for more cash at the very moment our own economy and our own borders are collapsing,” Carlson added. New Saint Andrews: Today’s culture shifts like sand. But New Saint Andrews College is established on Christ, the immovable rock. It is a premier institution that forges evangelical leaders who don’t fear or hate the world. Guided by God’s Word, they take the world back because they’re equipped with the genius of classical liberal arts and God-honoring wisdom, thanks to a faculty dedicated to academic rigor and to God’s kingdom.Find out more, at nsa.edu/ Now it’s time for my favorite topic… sports! https://www.boundingintosports.com/2022/10/la-chargers-kicker-dustin-hopkins-gives-glory-to-jesus-christ-after-powering-team-to-overtime-victory-over-denver-broncos/ LA Chargers Kicker Dustin Hopkins Gives Glory To Jesus Christ After Powering Team To Overtime Victory Over Denver Broncos With less than three minutes left in overtime, Hopkins hit a 39-yard field goal to give the Chargers the 19-16 win. https://twitter.com/i/status/1582213865101672448 - Play Video Not only did he hit the game winning field goal, but he did while playing with a hamstring injury that he suffered after hitting the first extra point of the game. Following the game winning field goal, Hopkins spoke with ESPN’s Lisa Salters, where he gave all glory to Jesus Christ. https://twitter.com/i/status/1582288626876317696 - Play 0:28
Hi this is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, October 20th, 2022. FLF Magazine: We are on a mission to make magazines great again. So, subscribe to our Fight Laugh Feast magazine. This is a quarterly mini-book like experience, packed full of a variety of authors that includes theologically-driven cultural commentary, a Psalm of the quarter, recipes for feasting, laughter sprinkled throughout the glossy pages, and more. Sign your church up, sign your grumpy uncle up, and while you are at it…sign up the Pope, Elon Musks, and Russel Moore. Disclaimer: This magazine will guarantee various responses and CrossPolitic is not held liable for any of them. Reading the whole magazine may cause theological maturation, possibly encourage your kids to take the Lord’s Supper with you, and will likely cause you to randomly chuckle in joy at God’s wondrous world. Sign up today! Four issues and $60 per year, that is it. Go to fightlaughfeast.com right now to sign up! https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-cdc-moves-to-add-covid-vaccine-to-child-immunization-schedule-for-federal-programs?utm_campaign=64487 CDC moves to add Covid vaccine to child immunization schedule for federal programs On Thursday, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is set to vote on whether or not to include the Covid vaccine in their recommended schedule of shots for children and teens. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss, amongst other topics, whether to include the Covid vaccines and other vaccinations into their child and adolescent immunization schedule. According to WBOY, the CDC is considering adding the vaccine to their schedule in order for it to be covered under the federally-funded Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program and other programs. In order for vaccines to be covered under health plans, shots must be approved by the CDC director, and appear on the CDC’s immunization schedule, according to a document from the CDC. According to the CDC, VFC is a federally funded program that provides vaccines to children at no cost to families. The CDC’s immunization schedule for kids is seen as a recommendation for parents and physicians on when certain vaccines should be administered. The schedule also serves as a building block for school districts nationwide, many of whom chose to follow these guidelines as requirements for children to enter public schools. The inclusion of the Covid-19 vaccine on this schedule could give the green signal for school districts to enforce mandates on their students, with some schools across the country pausing their mandates over low vaccination numbers in minors. Many European nations have said that Covid vaccines are not necessary for children. https://thepostmillennial.com/abc-news-investigative-producer-disappears-after-fbi-raid?utm_campaign=64487 ABC News investigative producer disappears after FBI raid, was working on book about Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal An award-winning ABC News national security investigative producer has seemingly gone missing following an FBI raid on his home in April for unclear reasons. James Gordon Meek was in the process of writing a book on the Biden administration's controversial withdrawal from Afghanistan when his neighbors spotted armored vehicles outside of his home, and he hasn't been heard from since. Meek, 52, was best known for his breaking news stories on high levels of corruption within the US military. His bombshell report of the Army’s coverup of the fratricidal death of Pfc. Dave Sharrett II in Iraq landed Meek a meeting with then-President Obama. He seemed to be at the height of his career, with nine years at ABC, a newly-released documentary on Hulu, and a book on the way. That's why so many are baffled at his mysterious and uncharacteristically abrupt disappearance. It was on April 27 of this year when police cruisers and unmarked utility vehicles were spotted blocking the street outside of Meek's Arlington, Virginia apartment building, according to a Rolling Stone report. That was around the time of his last online activity, with one last "like" being sent from his Twitter account on May 2. Since then, he's been silent. An FBI representative confirmed that agents were present that morning "at the 2300 block of Columbia Pike, Arlington, Virginia, conducting court-authorized law-enforcement activity." "The FBI cannot comment further due to an ongoing investigation," they said. A federal magistrate judge signed off on the search warrant the day before the raid. In accordance with a new policy enacted last year, federal prosecutors are not allowed to seize journalists' documents without approval from the Deputy Attorney General, meaning that Biden-appointed Lisa Monaco had to have given her blessing if that's what the raid was for. Despite the bureau's involvement, Meek has not been charged with any crime. Anonymous sources claimed to Rolling Stone that federal agents found classified information on Meek's laptop, but the contents of said information are unknown at this time. His lawyer, Eugene Gorokhov, responded to the claims. "Mr. Meek is unaware of what allegations anonymous sources are making about his possession of classified documents. If such documents exist, as claimed, this would be within the scope of his long career as an investigative journalist covering government wrongdoing. The allegations in your inquiry are troubling for a different reason: they appear to come from a source inside the government. It is highly inappropriate, and illegal, for individuals in the government to leak information about an ongoing investigation. We hope that the DOJ [Department of Justice] promptly investigates the source of this leak." Still, no comment on where exactly his client is. https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2022/10/19/abrams-you-can-fight-inflation-by-aborting-more-babies-you-know-n504398 Stacey Abrams suggests having an abortion as solution to inflation: 'Economic realities of having a child' Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams was criticized on Wednesday after suggesting that having an abortion could be a solution to high inflation and claiming that "having children" is why people are worried about the price of gas and groceries. https://twitter.com/i/status/1582726622859624449 - Play Video 0:00-1:32 Abrams made her remarks a day after President Biden pledged that if Democrats keep control of Congress, he will codify in January the federal right to abortion once granted by the recently overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. At no point during the speech did the president, who was a freshman senator nearly 50 years ago when Roe v. Wade was decided in January 1973, mention inflation or the economy. The same day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) rejected a New York Times poll that found voters believe the economy and inflation are the top two issues facing the nation, calling it an “outlier.” Abrams said at the end of September that there was "no such thing" as a fetal heartbeat at 6-weeks. https://thepoliticalinsider.com/fake-news-zelenskys-famous-quote-of-need-ammunition-not-a-ride-never-happened/ Fake News: Zelensky’s Famous Quote of ‘Need Ammunition, Not a Ride’ Never Happened A senior official claims that a famous quote by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky appears to be fake news, war propaganda. The quote about needing ammunition helped catapult his credentials as a defiant wartime leader. The revelation came amidst a sprawling report by the New Yorker on the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, which is far more extensive than previously known and includes operational planning at the highest levels. But Zelensky’s famous line – “I need ammunition, not a ride” – and the fact that it may have been completely fabricated and promoted by the media ad nauseam casts a further pall on a war narrative that has at times seemed crafted by the heavy hand of a former actor. From the New Yorker: Two days into the invasion, the Associated Press reported that Zelensky had rejected a U.S. offer to evacuate him from Kyiv, saying, “I need ammunition, not a ride.” A senior U.S. official said, “To the best of my knowledge, that never happened.” The official added, “But hats off to Zelensky and the people around him. It was a great line.” If you’re searching for evidence that the American media are perfectly fine with helping to perpetuate falsehoods in the war effort in Ukraine, you need look no further than the Washington Post and fact-checker Glenn Kessler. Kessler analyzed the claim that Zelensky had uttered the quote: “I need ammunition, not a ride.” Though he admitted the claim was not easily verifiable, he concluded using Zelensky’s press secretary that “the quote, even if not accurate, reflects the moment.” At least he tried. The rest of the media simply ran with it. This isn’t the first time stories coming out of Ukraine had proven to be completely orchestrated in an effort to drum up emotional support from the United States. Around the same time as the Zelensky ‘ammunition’ quote, a story was developing about a defiant group of 13 Ukrainian border guards defending Snake Island in the Black Sea who reportedly told a Russian warship to “go f*** yourself” after being ordered to surrender. The 13 Ukrainian border guards were initially widely reported as killed as the Russian warship opened fire with barreled guns and aircraft bombing Snake Island. Zelenskyy said during a press briefing that the guards died “heroes” and even said the 13 would be posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. It was later reported they were still alive and in Russian captivity. Then, of course, there is the infamous ‘Ghost of Kyiv‘ propaganda promoted by some prominent figures here in the United States. Some, like Rep. Adam Kinzinger, were so willing to believe the story they promoted fake images of a meme-character known as Samuel Hyde. It’s breathtaking the number of stories like the Zelensky ammunition fairytale that have been thrust upon the American people as a means to justify the absurd level of financial and military support being offered to Ukraine at our expense. Fox News host Tucker Carlson has seemingly had enough, eviscerating Zelensky for making further outrageous demands for financial aid while the United States economy, and the American people, are suffering. https://twitter.com/i/status/1580717198703611904 - Play Video “Zelenskyy is now shaking down our cowardly Congress for more cash at the very moment our own economy and our own borders are collapsing,” Carlson added. New Saint Andrews: Today’s culture shifts like sand. But New Saint Andrews College is established on Christ, the immovable rock. It is a premier institution that forges evangelical leaders who don’t fear or hate the world. Guided by God’s Word, they take the world back because they’re equipped with the genius of classical liberal arts and God-honoring wisdom, thanks to a faculty dedicated to academic rigor and to God’s kingdom.Find out more, at nsa.edu/ Now it’s time for my favorite topic… sports! https://www.boundingintosports.com/2022/10/la-chargers-kicker-dustin-hopkins-gives-glory-to-jesus-christ-after-powering-team-to-overtime-victory-over-denver-broncos/ LA Chargers Kicker Dustin Hopkins Gives Glory To Jesus Christ After Powering Team To Overtime Victory Over Denver Broncos With less than three minutes left in overtime, Hopkins hit a 39-yard field goal to give the Chargers the 19-16 win. https://twitter.com/i/status/1582213865101672448 - Play Video Not only did he hit the game winning field goal, but he did while playing with a hamstring injury that he suffered after hitting the first extra point of the game. Following the game winning field goal, Hopkins spoke with ESPN’s Lisa Salters, where he gave all glory to Jesus Christ. https://twitter.com/i/status/1582288626876317696 - Play 0:28
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Visit storyrealestate.com. https://dossier.substack.com/p/the-cdc-will-vote-thursday-to-permanently?utm_source=twitter&sd=pf The CDC will vote Thursday to permanently shield Pfizer and Moderna from COVID vaccine injury liability A CDC committee will convene this week and likely vote Thursday to deliver permanent legal indemnity to Pfizer and Moderna, through the process of adding the drug companies’ mRNA injections to the child and adolescent immunization schedules. By adding the shots to the childhood schedule, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will transfer liability for vaccine injuries to the federal government’s National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), allowing for Pfizer and Moderna to finally bring an FDA approved shot to the market without opening itself up to lawsuits. Moreover, it will act as another windfall for companies that have already brought in hundreds of billions of dollars in revenues, by requiring these vaccinations for children who attend public schools. In March 2020, the federal government invoked the PREP Act, which gave Pfizer and Moderna a tort liability shield due to the declared “public health emergency,” which the government is reportedly going to revoke in early 2023. The companies’ emergency use authorization shots have since been protected by the federal government through this 2005 congressional action. A draft agenda published by the CDC shows what will be on the schedule for Wednesday and Thursday’s meetings. The Health Resources & Services Administration has clarified what needs to happen for a vaccine to become liability free: “For a vaccine to be covered, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must recommend the category of vaccine for routine administration to children or pregnant women, and it must be subject to an excise tax by federal law.” The Dossier has reported extensively on the coordinated effort by Big Pharma and the Biden Administration to delay the rollout of an FDA approved COVID vaccine, with legal experts suspecting the process is in place to protect Pfizer and Moderna from legal liability from vaccine injuries. Once described as the cure to the coronavirus, the novel mRNA shots have resulted in catastrophic failure, with a side effect profile exponentially higher than advertised. Thanks to a fraudulent, deceptive marketing campaign, assisted by top federal officials and high-profile pharmaceutical executives, the drugmakers and the federal government convinced millions of Americans to take shots that were much more dangerous (especially for young men), and much less effective than advertised. Over the course of COVID Mania, Pfizer and Moderna have raked in hundreds of billions of dollars in liability free dollars, enriching their executives and board members beyond their wildest dreams. Thanks to Big Pharma’s successful regulatory capture of Government Health, and corrupt bureaucrats’ willing compliance, it looks like the mRNA drug cartel will be completely off the hook when it comes to compensating the countless Americans who were harmed by their junk products. https://www.theepochtimes.com/boston-university-defends-controversial-study-on-covid-hybrid-strain-with-80-percent-mortality-rate-in-mice_4803917.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport President Joe Biden plans to release even more barrels of oil from the federal government’s strategic reserves to keep gas prices low before the midterm elections. Biden’s latest decision marks more than 200 million barrels set for release in less than two years as president, more than all previous presidents combined according to the Wall Street Journal. Despite Biden’s historic oil releases to bring down the cost of gasoline, the OPEC+ nations announced their decision in October to cut oil production by two million barrels a day. The president expressed his disappointment with OPEC+ and Saudi Arabia’s decision, despite administration officials working behind the scenes urging them to delay their cuts until after the midterm elections. Biden recently campaigned in California where gas prices are nearly seven dollars a gallon. When asked about prices approaching seven dollars a gallon in the state, Biden replied, “Well, that’s always been the case here.” Despite gas prices rising again, Biden continues taking credit for gas prices declining from record highs in the Summer. “[A] lot of it is the result of getting the cost of living at the gas pump down by more — now even in California now — by more than a dollar nationally and — since the start of summer,” he said during a speech on Americans suffering from higher costs. https://www.dailyfetched.com/china-cuts-off-natural-gas-supplies-to-europe-just-in-time-for-winter/ China Cuts Off Natural Gas Supplies to Europe, Just in Time for Winter Communist China has told state-owned energy-importing companies to cease sending natural gas supplies to European nations already facing a catastrophic winter. According to Bloomberg, the Chinese Communist Party’s National Development and Reform Commission also told the state-owned energy giants CNOOC, PetroChina, and Sinopec to halt shipments of liquified natural gas to foreign buyers in Europe and Asia. China scooped up excess Russian gas since the war in Ukraine, as Europe faces an unprecedented energy crisis. The communist nation has managed to build up an excess of liquified natural gas amid lockdowns to comply with Beijing’s zero-Covid agenda. As Russia reduced shipments to the European Union in response to the bloc’s support of Ukraine and sanctions on Moscow, China began reselling its surplus LNG cargo to the EU at inflated prices. According to estimates, some four million tonnes of liquid natural gas was resold by China, which accounts for approximately seven percent of Europe’s imports during the same period. The Chinese government has not given a specific reason for halting the supply of natural gas supplies on the open market. However, the move could be an attempt by Xi Jinping to aid his ally Vladimir Putin in putting the squeeze on Europe at a crucial moment. Despite falling gas prices in Europe from their high in August, the European Union is still considering placing a price cap on imported LNG. Russia’s state-owned Gazprom responded by threatening to cut off all shipments to Europe, forcing the EU to reach out to countries like China selling on the international market. The EU globalists have rushed towards their green agenda and forestalled domestic energy production, specifically Germany, which banned fracking for its own natural gas in favor of cleaner alternatives. The move, however, has just left the bloc beholden to Russia to meet its energy needs and, ironically, China to meet its green goals – given that almost all solar panels are made in China. Last year, the head of the green lobbyist group, admitted: “Everybody knows what’s going on in China, and when facilities are based there, you have to accept that there’s a high possibility that forced labour will be used.” https://www.theepochtimes.com/boston-university-defends-controversial-study-on-covid-hybrid-strain-with-80-percent-mortality-rate-in-mice_4803917.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Boston University Defends Controversial Study on COVID Hybrid Strain With ’80 Percent’ Mortality Rate in Mice Boston University issued a statement Tuesday defending its research of a COVID-19 Omicron strain when they took the variant’s spike protein and attached it to the original COVID-19 strain, leading to a higher mortality rate in a certain species of mice, triggering concern among lawmakers. “The Omicron S-bearing virus robustly escapes vaccine-induced humoral immunity, mainly due to mutations in the receptor-binding motif… while Omicron causes mild, non-fatal infection, the Omicron S-carrying virus inflicts severe disease with a mortality rate of 80 percent,” the preprint study said. Meanwhile, Emily Erbelding, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’s division of microbiology and infectious diseases, told Stat News that the Boston University’s grant application didn’t specify that researchers wanted to perform this work and the group did not say it was performing experiments to possible enhance a COVID-19 variant. An investigation is now underway, she said. Boston University issued a lengthy statement defending its research and said critics have misrepresented the goals of the study while refuting allegations that the study involved gain-of-function research, which can make a pathogen more deadly or transmissible. “The research was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), which consists of scientists as well as local community members,” the statement from Boston University said. “The Boston Public Health Commission also approved the research. Furthermore, this research mirrors and reinforces the findings of other, similar research performed by other organizations, including the FDA. Ultimately, this research will provide a public benefit by leading to better, targeted therapeutic interventions to help fight against future pandemics.” Certain reports about the study were “false and inaccurate,” Boston University official Ronald Corley said in a statement. A report from the Daily Mail, he alleged, took the “80 percent” line out of context. Club Membership Plug: Let’s stop and take a moment to talk about Fight Laugh Feast Club membership. By joining the Fight Laugh Feast Army, not only will you be aiding in our fight to take down secular & legacy media; but you’ll also get access to content placed in our Club Portal, such as past shows, all of our conference talks, and EXCLUSIVE content for club members that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Lastly, you’ll also get discounts for our conferences… so if you’ve got $10 bucks a month to kick over our way, you can sign up now at fightlaughfeast.com. Now before we go… it’s time for my favorite topic, sports! https://www.boundingintosports.com/2022/10/report-nascar-to-review-bubba-wallaces-attack-on-kyle-larson-at-las-vegas/ Report: NASCAR To Review Bubba Wallace’s Attack On Kyle Larson At Las Vegas A report claims NASCAR will review Bubba Wallace’s attack on Kyle Larson that occurred during the race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. Now for those that never watch NASCAR, myself included, Bubba Wallace was the gentleman who claimed he found a noose in his garage at a NASCAR racetrack, a race baiting move… but it turned out to be just a regular noose used to open the garage door… anyways: During the race, Kyle Larson got loose underneath Bubba Wallace, but appeared to save the car. There does not appear to be any contact made between the two drivers at this point. However, Wallace slammed hard into the wall and bounced down the track into Larson. Larson then dived hard down into the track to avoid Wallace who chased him down the track and purposely clipped Larson in the rear quarter panel sending him spinning up the track into Christopher Bell and the outside wall. Here’s the commentator’s take live at the race: Kyle Larson, Bubba Wallace make contact, cause wreck at Las Vegas-Play Video 0:00-2:03
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Visit storyrealestate.com. https://dossier.substack.com/p/the-cdc-will-vote-thursday-to-permanently?utm_source=twitter&sd=pf The CDC will vote Thursday to permanently shield Pfizer and Moderna from COVID vaccine injury liability A CDC committee will convene this week and likely vote Thursday to deliver permanent legal indemnity to Pfizer and Moderna, through the process of adding the drug companies’ mRNA injections to the child and adolescent immunization schedules. By adding the shots to the childhood schedule, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will transfer liability for vaccine injuries to the federal government’s National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), allowing for Pfizer and Moderna to finally bring an FDA approved shot to the market without opening itself up to lawsuits. Moreover, it will act as another windfall for companies that have already brought in hundreds of billions of dollars in revenues, by requiring these vaccinations for children who attend public schools. In March 2020, the federal government invoked the PREP Act, which gave Pfizer and Moderna a tort liability shield due to the declared “public health emergency,” which the government is reportedly going to revoke in early 2023. The companies’ emergency use authorization shots have since been protected by the federal government through this 2005 congressional action. A draft agenda published by the CDC shows what will be on the schedule for Wednesday and Thursday’s meetings. The Health Resources & Services Administration has clarified what needs to happen for a vaccine to become liability free: “For a vaccine to be covered, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must recommend the category of vaccine for routine administration to children or pregnant women, and it must be subject to an excise tax by federal law.” The Dossier has reported extensively on the coordinated effort by Big Pharma and the Biden Administration to delay the rollout of an FDA approved COVID vaccine, with legal experts suspecting the process is in place to protect Pfizer and Moderna from legal liability from vaccine injuries. Once described as the cure to the coronavirus, the novel mRNA shots have resulted in catastrophic failure, with a side effect profile exponentially higher than advertised. Thanks to a fraudulent, deceptive marketing campaign, assisted by top federal officials and high-profile pharmaceutical executives, the drugmakers and the federal government convinced millions of Americans to take shots that were much more dangerous (especially for young men), and much less effective than advertised. Over the course of COVID Mania, Pfizer and Moderna have raked in hundreds of billions of dollars in liability free dollars, enriching their executives and board members beyond their wildest dreams. Thanks to Big Pharma’s successful regulatory capture of Government Health, and corrupt bureaucrats’ willing compliance, it looks like the mRNA drug cartel will be completely off the hook when it comes to compensating the countless Americans who were harmed by their junk products. https://www.theepochtimes.com/boston-university-defends-controversial-study-on-covid-hybrid-strain-with-80-percent-mortality-rate-in-mice_4803917.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport President Joe Biden plans to release even more barrels of oil from the federal government’s strategic reserves to keep gas prices low before the midterm elections. Biden’s latest decision marks more than 200 million barrels set for release in less than two years as president, more than all previous presidents combined according to the Wall Street Journal. Despite Biden’s historic oil releases to bring down the cost of gasoline, the OPEC+ nations announced their decision in October to cut oil production by two million barrels a day. The president expressed his disappointment with OPEC+ and Saudi Arabia’s decision, despite administration officials working behind the scenes urging them to delay their cuts until after the midterm elections. Biden recently campaigned in California where gas prices are nearly seven dollars a gallon. When asked about prices approaching seven dollars a gallon in the state, Biden replied, “Well, that’s always been the case here.” Despite gas prices rising again, Biden continues taking credit for gas prices declining from record highs in the Summer. “[A] lot of it is the result of getting the cost of living at the gas pump down by more — now even in California now — by more than a dollar nationally and — since the start of summer,” he said during a speech on Americans suffering from higher costs. https://www.dailyfetched.com/china-cuts-off-natural-gas-supplies-to-europe-just-in-time-for-winter/ China Cuts Off Natural Gas Supplies to Europe, Just in Time for Winter Communist China has told state-owned energy-importing companies to cease sending natural gas supplies to European nations already facing a catastrophic winter. According to Bloomberg, the Chinese Communist Party’s National Development and Reform Commission also told the state-owned energy giants CNOOC, PetroChina, and Sinopec to halt shipments of liquified natural gas to foreign buyers in Europe and Asia. China scooped up excess Russian gas since the war in Ukraine, as Europe faces an unprecedented energy crisis. The communist nation has managed to build up an excess of liquified natural gas amid lockdowns to comply with Beijing’s zero-Covid agenda. As Russia reduced shipments to the European Union in response to the bloc’s support of Ukraine and sanctions on Moscow, China began reselling its surplus LNG cargo to the EU at inflated prices. According to estimates, some four million tonnes of liquid natural gas was resold by China, which accounts for approximately seven percent of Europe’s imports during the same period. The Chinese government has not given a specific reason for halting the supply of natural gas supplies on the open market. However, the move could be an attempt by Xi Jinping to aid his ally Vladimir Putin in putting the squeeze on Europe at a crucial moment. Despite falling gas prices in Europe from their high in August, the European Union is still considering placing a price cap on imported LNG. Russia’s state-owned Gazprom responded by threatening to cut off all shipments to Europe, forcing the EU to reach out to countries like China selling on the international market. The EU globalists have rushed towards their green agenda and forestalled domestic energy production, specifically Germany, which banned fracking for its own natural gas in favor of cleaner alternatives. The move, however, has just left the bloc beholden to Russia to meet its energy needs and, ironically, China to meet its green goals – given that almost all solar panels are made in China. Last year, the head of the green lobbyist group, admitted: “Everybody knows what’s going on in China, and when facilities are based there, you have to accept that there’s a high possibility that forced labour will be used.” https://www.theepochtimes.com/boston-university-defends-controversial-study-on-covid-hybrid-strain-with-80-percent-mortality-rate-in-mice_4803917.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Boston University Defends Controversial Study on COVID Hybrid Strain With ’80 Percent’ Mortality Rate in Mice Boston University issued a statement Tuesday defending its research of a COVID-19 Omicron strain when they took the variant’s spike protein and attached it to the original COVID-19 strain, leading to a higher mortality rate in a certain species of mice, triggering concern among lawmakers. “The Omicron S-bearing virus robustly escapes vaccine-induced humoral immunity, mainly due to mutations in the receptor-binding motif… while Omicron causes mild, non-fatal infection, the Omicron S-carrying virus inflicts severe disease with a mortality rate of 80 percent,” the preprint study said. Meanwhile, Emily Erbelding, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’s division of microbiology and infectious diseases, told Stat News that the Boston University’s grant application didn’t specify that researchers wanted to perform this work and the group did not say it was performing experiments to possible enhance a COVID-19 variant. An investigation is now underway, she said. Boston University issued a lengthy statement defending its research and said critics have misrepresented the goals of the study while refuting allegations that the study involved gain-of-function research, which can make a pathogen more deadly or transmissible. “The research was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), which consists of scientists as well as local community members,” the statement from Boston University said. “The Boston Public Health Commission also approved the research. Furthermore, this research mirrors and reinforces the findings of other, similar research performed by other organizations, including the FDA. Ultimately, this research will provide a public benefit by leading to better, targeted therapeutic interventions to help fight against future pandemics.” Certain reports about the study were “false and inaccurate,” Boston University official Ronald Corley said in a statement. A report from the Daily Mail, he alleged, took the “80 percent” line out of context. Club Membership Plug: Let’s stop and take a moment to talk about Fight Laugh Feast Club membership. By joining the Fight Laugh Feast Army, not only will you be aiding in our fight to take down secular & legacy media; but you’ll also get access to content placed in our Club Portal, such as past shows, all of our conference talks, and EXCLUSIVE content for club members that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Lastly, you’ll also get discounts for our conferences… so if you’ve got $10 bucks a month to kick over our way, you can sign up now at fightlaughfeast.com. Now before we go… it’s time for my favorite topic, sports! https://www.boundingintosports.com/2022/10/report-nascar-to-review-bubba-wallaces-attack-on-kyle-larson-at-las-vegas/ Report: NASCAR To Review Bubba Wallace’s Attack On Kyle Larson At Las Vegas A report claims NASCAR will review Bubba Wallace’s attack on Kyle Larson that occurred during the race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. Now for those that never watch NASCAR, myself included, Bubba Wallace was the gentleman who claimed he found a noose in his garage at a NASCAR racetrack, a race baiting move… but it turned out to be just a regular noose used to open the garage door… anyways: During the race, Kyle Larson got loose underneath Bubba Wallace, but appeared to save the car. There does not appear to be any contact made between the two drivers at this point. However, Wallace slammed hard into the wall and bounced down the track into Larson. Larson then dived hard down into the track to avoid Wallace who chased him down the track and purposely clipped Larson in the rear quarter panel sending him spinning up the track into Christopher Bell and the outside wall. Here’s the commentator’s take live at the race: Kyle Larson, Bubba Wallace make contact, cause wreck at Las Vegas-Play Video 0:00-2:03
Even as uptake for the new Covid shots hovers around zero, the CDC is not giving up. For an announced Thursday meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), one CDC official announced a vote on adding the shot to the child immunization schedule - a backdoor mandate! Why? Also today: Is Boston University making Covid more deadly? Finally: US mad at Iran for selling weapons...
In a season that's usually dominated by the Flu, this year we find ourselves looking at a full menu of vaccine options. There's the Flu shot. COVID boosters. Vaccines for Monkeypox, Shingles, and Polio .. and who knows what's next. Dr. Ruth Karron knows. Fair Media Council CEO and Executive Director Jaci Clement chats with this global health expert and Director of the Johns Hopkins Vaccine Initiative about the safety of all of these vaccines for adults — and children, too! — and explores common misconceptions and misinformation dispensed through mainstream media. ABOUT RUTH KARRON, M.D. Ruth Karron, M.D., is a Professor of International Health in the Bloomberg School of Public Health with a joint appointment in the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Karron is a pediatric infectious diseases physician, virologist, and vaccinologist, and is Director of the Johns Hopkins Vaccine Initiative. Dr. Karron has substantial experience in the evaluation of respiratory virus vaccines in adult and pediatric populations. Dr. Karron's research interests also include the development of immune responses to respiratory viral infections in early life, the epidemiology of RSV and other respiratory viral diseases in low resource settings, and public policy and ethical issues related to vaccine development and distribution. She co-led the Pregnancy Research Ethics for Vaccines, Epidemics, and New Technologies (PREVENT) Working Group, which released “Pregnant Woman & Vaccines Against Emerging Epidemic Threats: Ethics Guidance for Preparedness, Research and Response”, a guidance document with specific actionable recommendations to ensure that pregnant women are no longer excluded from receiving vaccines against emerging infectious diseases, and was co-developer of the COVID-19 Maternal Immunization Tracker (www.comitglobal.org ). Dr. Karron has been a member of a number of national and international vaccine advisory committees and panels, including the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Gavi Vaccine Innovation Prioritisation Steering Committee (VIPS), and the COVAX ACT-accelerator COVID vaccine Maternal Immunization Working Group, and has chaired the FDA Vaccine and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) and the Vaccines Advisory Panel for the Wellcome Trust. She is currently deputy chair of the WHO Product Development for Vaccines Advisory Committee (PDVAC). In 2016, Dr. Karron received the Robert M. Chanock award for outstanding contributions to RSV research. ABOUT FMC FAST CHAT FMC Fast Chat is the podcast of the Fair Media Council, a 501c3 nonprofit organization advocating for quality news and working to create a media-savvy society. Notables in media, news and business are regularly interviewed on the FMC Fast Chat podcast. Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Guest inquiries: bookings@fairmediacouncil.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a season that's usually dominated by the Flu, this year we find ourselves looking at a full menu of vaccine options. There's the Flu shot. COVID boosters. Vaccines for Monkeypox, Shingles, and Polio .. and who knows what's next. Dr. Ruth Karron knows. Fair Media Council CEO and Executive Director Jaci Clement chats with this global health expert and Director of the Johns Hopkins Vaccine Initiative about the safety of all of these vaccines for adults — and children, too! — and explores common misconceptions and misinformation dispensed through mainstream media. ABOUT RUTH KARRON, M.D. Ruth Karron, M.D., is a Professor of International Health in the Bloomberg School of Public Health with a joint appointment in the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Karron is a pediatric infectious diseases physician, virologist, and vaccinologist, and is Director of the Johns Hopkins Vaccine Initiative. Dr. Karron has substantial experience in the evaluation of respiratory virus vaccines in adult and pediatric populations. Dr. Karron's research interests also include the development of immune responses to respiratory viral infections in early life, the epidemiology of RSV and other respiratory viral diseases in low resource settings, and public policy and ethical issues related to vaccine development and distribution. She co-led the Pregnancy Research Ethics for Vaccines, Epidemics, and New Technologies (PREVENT) Working Group, which released “Pregnant Woman & Vaccines Against Emerging Epidemic Threats: Ethics Guidance for Preparedness, Research and Response”, a guidance document with specific actionable recommendations to ensure that pregnant women are no longer excluded from receiving vaccines against emerging infectious diseases, and was co-developer of the COVID-19 Maternal Immunization Tracker (www.comitglobal.org ). Dr. Karron has been a member of a number of national and international vaccine advisory committees and panels, including the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Gavi Vaccine Innovation Prioritisation Steering Committee (VIPS), and the COVAX ACT-accelerator COVID vaccine Maternal Immunization Working Group, and has chaired the FDA Vaccine and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) and the Vaccines Advisory Panel for the Wellcome Trust. She is currently deputy chair of the WHO Product Development for Vaccines Advisory Committee (PDVAC). In 2016, Dr. Karron received the Robert M. Chanock award for outstanding contributions to RSV research. ABOUT FMC FAST CHAT FMC Fast Chat is the podcast of the Fair Media Council, a 501c3 nonprofit organization advocating for quality news and working to create a media-savvy society. Notables in media, news and business are regularly interviewed on the FMC Fast Chat podcast. Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Guest inquiries: bookings@fairmediacouncil.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved last week the use of reformulated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer-BioNTech for people ages 12 years and older and from Moderna for those 18 and older. The boosters are bivalent, meaning that they're designed to protect against both the original virus strain as well as the more transmissible and immune-evading Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5. In a statement Saturday, the California Department of Public Health said that the state is preparing to offer doses “as supplies arrive within the next few days.” We'll talk about the new booster, explore the science of immune response and take your questions. Guests: Dr. Grace Lee, associate chief medical officer for practice innovation and pediatric infectious diseases physician, Stanford Children's Health; member, U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP); member, COVID-19 Vaccines Workgroup Mehul Suthar, associate professor of pediatrics and member of the Vaccine Center, Emory University
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In this episode, we will discuss the rationale behind the FDA approval of two new pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV20 and PCV15), the characteristics of these vaccines, their place in therapy as recommended by the ACIP, and subsequent CDC immunization schedule changes. Key Concepts Pneumococcal disease is mainly caused by various serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae and presentation can vary from mild forms (sinusitis, otitis media) to more severe (pneumonia, bacteremia, or meningitis). Previously we used PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines for adults ages 18 years and older for prevention of pneumococcal disease, but the recommendations were rather complicated based on age, underlying condition/immune status, and vaccination status. Two new conjugate-type pneumococcal vaccines, PCV20 (Prevnar 20) and PCV15 (Vaxneuvance) are now approved by the FDA and were recently added to the CDC's adult immunization schedules. These updated recommendations are more simplified where adults with high-risk conditions and those ages 65 years and older should receive either 1 dose of PCV20 vaccine or 1 dose of PCV15 and then 1 dose of PPSV23 a year later to complete their pneumococcal vaccine series. PCV15 is now FDA approved for children and updated recommendations for children have been voted upon by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and will be final once it is made official policy by the CDC. References and Resources Kobayashi M, Farrar JL, Gierke R, Britton A, Childs L, Leidner AJ, et al. Use of 15-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine and 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Among U.S. Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2022. MMWR. 2022;71(4);109–117. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7104a1.htm?s_cid=mm7104a1_w Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. 14th ed. Hall E., Wodi A.P., Hamborsky J., et al., eds. Washington DC: Public Health Foundation; 2021. Goldblatt D, O'Brien KL. Pneumococcal Infections. In: Loscalzo J, Fauci A, Kasper D, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson J. eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 21e. McGraw Hill; 2022. Accessed August 04, 2022. Wagner AL, Boulton ML. Pneumococcal Infections. In: Boulton ML, Wallace RB. eds. Maxcy-Rosenau-Last Public Health & Preventive Medicine, 16e. McGraw Hill; 2022. Accessed August 04, 2022. CDC's PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor mobile app: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/hcp/pneumoapp.html CDC's Pneumococcal vaccine timing for adults: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/downloads/pneumo-vaccine-timing.pdf
This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in June 2022 Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) As immunity wanes for many vaccinated adults and omicron and its subvariants continue to circulate, it seems that just about everyone knows someone with a case of COVID-19. The steady increase in COVID-19 infections is due to changing, highly contagious variants, explains Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. Dr. Poland says it's still important to take the precaution of mask-wearing in public areas, even if you have been vaccinated and have received your boosters. "I can't say it enough. This is so hypercontagious that, regardless of having had three or four doses of vaccine or of having previous COVID-19, you still run an appreciable chance of getting COVID," explains Dr. Poland. "The risk in that case is not of death or hospitalization, but of the complications and long-haul symptoms of COVID-19. And that's what we're trying to prevent in people." For parents, there is positive news this week, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously to authorize emergency use of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5. For this age group, the Pfizer vaccine will be given in three doses while the Moderna vaccine will be given in two doses. The FDA panel's recommendation now goes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for approval before shots can be administered, possibly beginning as early as next week. On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Poland shares the latest COVID-19 news, answers listener questions, and discusses another infectious disease outbreak: monkeypox.
As immunity wanes for many vaccinated adults and omicron and its subvariants continue to circulate, it seems that just about everyone knows someone with a case of COVID-19. The steady increase in COVID-19 infections is due to changing, highly contagious variants, explains Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. Dr. Poland says it's still important to take the precaution of mask-wearing in public areas, even if you have been vaccinated and have received your boosters. "I can't say it enough. This is so hypercontagious that, regardless of having had three or four doses of vaccine or of having previous COVID-19, you still run an appreciable chance of getting COVID," explains Dr. Poland. "The risk in that case is not of death or hospitalization, but of the complications and long-haul symptoms of COVID-19. And that's what we're trying to prevent in people." For parents, there is positive news this week, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously to authorize emergency use of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5. For this age group, the Pfizer vaccine will be given in three doses while the Moderna vaccine will be given in two doses. The FDA panel's recommendation now goes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for approval before shots can be administered, possibly beginning as early as next week. On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Poland shares the latest COVID-19 news, answers listener questions, and discusses another infectious disease outbreak: monkeypox.
Did you know that there are an estimated 5 million human or animal bite wounds occur annually in the United States? Dog bite wounds are the most common, and infections rates can be as high as 50% for cat bite wounds. Today, pediatric resident, Dr. Jack Noel, joins pediatric emergency medicine physician, Dr. Jim Wilde, and pediatric emergency medicine fellow, Dr. Inna Kaminecki, to explore the common management strategies and potential pitfalls to avoid. Specifically, we will be covering the following: 1. Recognize common history and physical exam findings associated with animal and human bites. 2. Be able to recognize important pathogenic bacteria associated with animal and human bites. 3. Understand the initial diagnostic approach to animal and human bites. 4. Initiate appropriate prophylaxis in animal and human bites to prevent tetanus, rabies, and wound infection. 5. Initiate appropriate management of bite wounds. 6. Create an appropriate disposition for patient with bite wounds. FREE CME Credit (requires sign-in): https://mcg.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=11167 Thank you for listening to this episode from the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback- you can email us at mcgpediatricpodcast@augusta.edu Remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice to diagnose or treat any particular patient. Clinical vignette cases presented are based on hypothetical patient scenarios. Thank you for your support! References: 1. Bula-Rudas FJ, Olcott JL. Human and Animal Bites. Pediatr Rev. 2018 Oct;39(10):490-500. 2. Edens MA, Michel JA, Jones N. Mammalian Bites In The Emergency Department: Recommendations For Wound Closure, Antibiotics, And Postexposure Prophylaxis. Emerg Med Pract. 2016 Apr;18(4):1-20. 3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nonfatal dog bite-related injuries treated in hospital emergency departments-United States, 2001. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2003 Jul 4;52(26):605-610. 4. Liang JL, Tiwari T, Moro P, Messonnier NE, Reingold A, Sawyer M, Clark TA. Prevention of Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria with Vaccines in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR Recomm Rep. 2018 Apr 27;67(2):1-44. 5. Havers FP, Moro PL, Hunter P, Hariri S, Bernstein H. Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2019. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2020 Jan 24;69(3):77-83. 6. American Academy of Pediatrics. Bite wounds. In: Kimberlin DW, Brady MT, Jackson MA, Long SS, eds. Red Book: 2018-2021 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 31st ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2018:189–195. 7. American Academy of Pediatrics. Rabies. In: Kimberlin DW, Brady MT, Jackson MA, Long SS, eds. Red Book: 2018-2021 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 31st ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2018:673-680. 8. American Academy of Pediatrics. Tetanus. In: Kimberlin DW, Brady MT, Jackson MA, Long SS, eds. Red Book: 2018-2021 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 31st ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2018:793-798. 9. S. Ramgopal, M.L. Macy, US estimates for dog bite injuries presenting to emergency departments, Public Health, Volume 196, 2021,Pages 1-3, ISSN 0033-3506 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2021.04.028.
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