NJ Spotlight NewsThis is what happens when cutting-edge research and potentially better protection run into political roadblocks
NJ Spotlight NewsThis is what happens when cutting-edge research and potentially better protection run into political roadblocks

NJ working in collaboration with northeast states to adopt own vaccine policies

Former CDC director says Kennedy pushed her to fire staff who disagree with Trump’s agenda

‘Given the public health risks, action can be taken through executive order’
(NJ Spotlight News)The Camden-based food giant says it already uses natural dyes in most of its products
(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)The Food and Drug Administration approved updated vaccines for fall
(AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr, HHS reinterprets long-standing policy, threatening how federally qualified health centers function
(NJ Spotlight News)U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy has said children should not get the COVID-19 shot

‘Now is the time to ensure that New Jersey will be guided by the best scientific evidence around immunization schedules and vaccine safety’

Dr. Meg Fisher urges support for Rep. Frank Pallone’s legislation to safeguard childhood immunizations from political interference
(AP Photo/John McDonnell)Health secretary has long been a critic of established medical and scientific experts
(AP Photo/John McDonnell)Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS secretary, says no more COVID-19 vaccines for healthy pregnant women, children, dismissing CDC guidance

Interview: Dr. Meg Fisher, pediatric infectious disease specialist

No new scientific data was provided to justify the change
(NJ Spotlight News)Interview: Dr. Walter Zahorodny, autism researcher and clinical psychologist at Rutgers University
(AP Photo/Jessica Hill)Programs offering child care to low-income families continue amid ‘a lot of unknowns’
(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)Trump officials not forthcoming about future of LIHEAP after entire staff laid off
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)The governor’s budget proposal coincides with measles cases in NJ and a drop in vaccination rates

NJ and other states should ‘hope for the best but proactively prepare for the worst’ from new DHHS leader
(Photo/Alex Brandon via AP)His confirmation puts the vaccine skeptic in charge of a department that controls vital agencies and $1.7 trillion in spending