On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Health announced the state’s first confirmed case of measles this year. A child from Hudson County reportedly contracted the virus after traveling internationally. Health officials are warning the public that two locations were exposed, and are urging anyone present at the locations to take precautions […]
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Lawsuit Against Children’s Vaccine Schedule Changes
Currently, attorneys general from over 14 states and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro are suing the Trump administration over changes made by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the recommended children’s vaccine schedule. The lawsuit, filed in California, names both HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Jr. and Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the […]
The Measles Outbreak Put Into Question The Safety Of Religious Vaccine Exemptions
In the past year, the United States has seen a rise in disease outbreaks, with the measles virus gaining the most attention. Despite being nearly entirely eradicated within the US, measles has seen a concerning comeback among children. This is largely due to the rise in anti-vaccination sentiment and vaccine hesitancy among adults and new […]
New Legislation to Protect Bodega Cats in New York
If you live in New York City, chances are you have seen a “bodega cat”, and even if you don’t live in NYC, these furry friends are trending all over social media. But what many don’t know is that these felines are more than just pets; they are coworkers. The relationship between stores and cats […]
RFK Pulls Funding for mRNA Vaccines
United States health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Tuesday that The Department of Health and Human Services has cancelled $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development. The cancellation will impact 22 projects that work to develop vaccines for respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19 and the flu. mRNA, or messenger RNA, vaccines work […]
