America Is on the Cusp of a Two-Tier Vaccine System
Poor kids will be hardest hit by Robert F. Kennedy's anti-vax crusade.
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Kennedy’s Handpicked Vaccine Committee Is a Mess
It’s trying to follow RFK Jr.’s agenda, however inexpertly.
How RFK Jr. Could Eliminate Vaccines Without Banning Them
The business of vaccines is getting even more difficult.
Who to Trust If You Can’t Trust the CDC
No American institution is equipped to replace the agency. But a few trusted resources can help.
The Outbreaks That Could Rise on College Campuses
Students are at particular risk from meningococcal disease—but also vulnerable if measles and mumps rates rise.
What It’s Like to Work Inside a Broken CDC
Agency workers say that information on subjects other than vaccines is largely reliable—for now.
RFK Jr. Is Neglecting a Legitimate Autism Concern
If the federal government were to invest in finding autism’s causes, it would consider the effects of pesticides.
The New War on Weed
Why are states with loose marijuana laws arresting people for selling the drug?
Moms Are Losing Options to Protect Newborns From COVID
America’s vaccine chaos is a nightmare for pregnant women.
The HHS Officials Being Paid Six Figures to Do Nothing
The Trump administration hasn’t fired them but won’t let them do their jobs.