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Vaccines

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Cassidy criticizes CDC autism-vaccines webpage update for fostering hesitancy

Jul 26, 2026

USA TODAY segment covers Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., criticizing a CDC webpage on autism and vaccines during a July 26, 2026, CNN interview. Cassidy states the content is wrong because it will frighten parents from vaccinating children. The clip highlights parental hesitancy concerns tied to the site's language. The broadcast references the recent modification to the CDC autism-vaccines page under the Trump administration. Sourcing draws from Cassidy's on-air comments and context of the page update as a sign of good faith for a CDC nominee vote.

▶ Source: USA TODAY

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Al Jazeera reports on IAVI's CEPI-funded Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine efforts amid DRC outbreak

Jun 26, 2026

The segment profiles IAVI's New Jersey lab developing a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine using rVSV viral vector technology under CEPI funding. It covers the current eastern DRC outbreak caused by this rare strain, IAVI's nonprofit status allowing focus on unprofitable diseases, and the estimated six-month timeline to clinical trials. Reporter Kristen Saloomey interviews researcher Christopher Parks. Sourcing relies on on-site lab footage, direct quotes from IAVI staff, and references to CEPI support established after prior outbreaks. The piece emphasizes acceleration pressures and contrasts IAVI with profit-driven pharma.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

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Hegseth flu vaccine policy and military personnel changes draw scrutiny

Jun 20, 2026

The segment covers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ending the military flu vaccine mandate in April 2026, followed by a flu outbreak sickening nearly 160 trainees at Lackland AFB basic training. It discusses low uptake post-mandate and policy reversal for recruits. Guest Margaret Donovan critiques the decision as part of broader anti-mandate and cultural efforts. Additional topics include the transgender service ban ruled unconstitutional by DC Circuit, firings of senior officers like Gen. Charles Q. Brown, blocked promotions, and invitations for prior COVID vaccine refusers to return.

▶ Source: MS NOW