A recent study indicates that the high-dose flu vaccine reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia by 20% in seniors. While the exact reasons remain unclear, vaccines may help prevent diseases that elevate dementia risk. Seniors are encouraged to receive all age-appropriate vaccines, particularly the high-dose flu vaccine.

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A new survey from the CDC provides data on how many US healthcare workers are receiving flu and COVID vaccines in the 2024-2025 season. Although the numbers aren’t as high as I would have liked, it is still higher than in the general population. According to the survey, physicians and pharmacists had among the highest… Read More »How many healthcare workers are getting flu and COVID vaccines

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. inaccurately claims that diet can "cure" diabetes and mental health issues. This is dangerous, as diabetes is a complex disease requiring medical management. While diet can help manage diabetes, both type 1 and type 2 require medications and professional guidance, and diet alone is not a solution.

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Anti-vax profiteer, wellness grifter, and HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has recently proclaimed that the keto diet can cure mental health disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Not that anyone should take medical advice from him on anything, but this approaches his anti-vaccine rhetoric for its level of danger to humans. After banging my… Read More »Kennedy — keto diet can “cure” schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

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The CDC reports declining vaccination rates by age two for five vaccines among children born in 2021-2022, while overall coverage remains steady compared to previous years. Significant disparities exist among different demographic groups. The full impact of recent vaccine schedule changes and anti-vaccine sentiments on rates is yet to be determined.

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On March 23, 2026, Pfizer and Valneva announced their Lyme disease vaccine candidate demonstrated 70% efficacy in phase 3 clinical trials. The vaccine could gain regulatory approval, becoming the only Lyme disease vaccine available. Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia bacteria and transmitted via ticks, is prevalent in North America and Europe.

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A comprehensive study reveals that COVID vaccines do not increase the risk of sudden cardiac death among young, healthy adults. In fact, vaccinated individuals experience a significantly lower risk of sudden death compared to those infected with COVID-19, countering persistent anti-vaccine myths. This emphasizes the protective benefits of vaccination.

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Measles, often dismissed as harmless, can cause severe complications, including subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which can be fatal years after infection. Vaccination has drastically reduced measles cases, but decreasing vaccination rates risk the return of outbreaks and related complications. It is crucial for parents to understand the dangers and vaccinate their children.

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A recent court ruling that reverses some of RFK Jr's anti-vaccine policy, highlighting the potential confusion it may cause among parents. While the ruling is a win for vaccine policy, it underscores ongoing fears and doubts fueled by Kennedy's tactics, which may undermine public trust in vaccines.

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The article by Dorit Rubinstein Reiss discusses conflicts of interest within the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) following Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s changes. It highlights Robert Malone's controversial appointment despite his extensive ties to vaccine-related lawsuits and anti-vaccine advocacy, questioning the sincerity of Kennedy’s rationale for reconstituting the ACIP.

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