Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #112

[Gemmie]

Well, Gemmie....it's not like we could ever be bothered to learn. *sigh*

As further illustration of that:

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cancels-more-700-million-funding-moderna-bird-flu-vaccine-2025-05-28/

"The administration has canceled a contract awarded to Moderna (MRNA.O) for the late-stage development of its bird flu vaccine for humans, as well as the right to purchase shots, the drugmaker announced on Wednesday."

This sucks as bird flu appears to be making the rounds. Glad I sold MRNA (Moderna) stock long ago! Look at a 1 yr chart. They are the blue line, HD (Home Depot) is the pink line (you need at least 1 other stock/fund in order to see percentages). Not good.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu

The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu.

www.detroitnews.com

The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu.

The company said it was notified Wednesday that the Health and Human Services Department had withdrawn funds awarded in July 2024 and in January to pay for development and purchase of its investigational vaccine...

How is this making America healthy again?

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s MAHA report

Asked about the report’s problems, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the report will be updated.

www.detroitnews.com

Washington — The White House will fix errors in a much-anticipated federal government report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which decried America's food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs.

Kennedy's wide-ranging “Make America Healthy Again” report, released last week, cited hundreds of studies, but a closer look by the news organization NOTUS found that some of those studies did not actually exist.

Asked about the report's problems, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the report will be updated...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

CDC removes language that says healthy kids should get COVID shots

The change comes days after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.

www.detroitnews.com

New York – The nation's top public health agency posted new recommendations that say healthy children may get COVID-19 vaccinations, removing language that said kids should get the shots.

The change comes days after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women...

 

[Gemmie]

CDC removes language that says healthy kids should get COVID shots

The change comes days after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.

www.detroitnews.com

New York – The nation's top public health agency posted new recommendations that say healthy children may get COVID-19 vaccinations, removing language that said kids should get the shots.

The change comes days after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women...

I wish they'd allow us to make our OWN decisions about getting vaxxed. It reminds me of way back in the day when we had to have a prescription for certain feminine products that they have since been changed to OTC. We know when we need something, and I don't feel we need a Dr's permission for it (or RFK's). Because if I went with my Dr's recommendation for the Covid vaccine... once a year is enough (and I'm over 65). NOT her business to make that decision for me!!!!!

 

[gremlin444]

White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s MAHA report

Asked about the report’s problems, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the report will be updated.

www.detroitnews.com

Washington — The White House will fix errors in a much-anticipated federal government report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which decried America's food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs.

Kennedy's wide-ranging “Make America Healthy Again” report, released last week, cited hundreds of studies, but a closer look by the news organization NOTUS found that some of those studies did not actually exist.

Asked about the report's problems, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the report will be updated...

Funny how if my kid submitted a paper to college with even one non existent source cited and incorrect summarizations of other sources (per some of the authors of those studies) along with some evidence of potential AI usage, that would be an automatic "F" grade. Along with possible referral to and punishment by the school's Academic Honesty and Conduct board.

I would think that nationwide medical policy would be held to the same standards. Especially since this policy then has a huge impact on decisions made by insurance companies, state health clinics, and doctor's offices.

 

[Gemmie]

Funny how if my kid submitted a paper to college with even one non existent source cited and incorrect summarizations of other sources (per some of the authors of those studies) along with some evidence of potential AI usage, that would be an automatic "F" grade. Along with possible referral to and punishment by the school's Academic Honesty and Conduct board.

I would think that nationwide medical policy would be held to the same standards. Especially since this policy then has a huge impact on decisions made by insurance companies, state health clinics, and doctor's offices.

One would think. smh

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

CDC says parents can decide with doctors if healthy kids get Covid shots

Earlier this week Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that Covid vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[acutename]

Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu

The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu.

www.detroitnews.com

The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu.

The company said it was notified Wednesday that the Health and Human Services Department had withdrawn funds awarded in July 2024 and in January to pay for development and purchase of its investigational vaccine...

How is this making America healthy again?

It's OK... we can buy it from China and pay tariffs

 

[Gemmie]

*sigh*

last week, leaders from the US Food and Drug Administration outlined a new framework for the approval process for Covid-19 vaccines that could limit shots to older Americans and people at higher risk of serious Covid-19 infection.

updated Covid-19 vaccines will probably be approved for everyone 65 and older and for people 6 months and older who have at least one underlying condition that puts them at “high risk for severe Covid-19 outcomes.”

The CDC lists dozens of conditions that may contribute to higher Covid-19 risk, including asthma, cancer, diabetes, obesity and a history of smoking. These underlying conditions will make between 100 million and 200 million people in the US eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine under the new framework, the FDA leaders estimate.

Can people who do not meet the new eligibility criteria still get a Covid-19 shot for themselves or their kids?​

Maybe, but it may be more difficult – and expensive.

“Theoretically, one could find someone who would be willing to provide them the vaccine – and they may have to pay out of pocket to get it – but there’s a lot of things that have to align for that to happen,” said Dr. Michelle Fiscus, a pediatrician and chief medical officer of the Association of Immunization Managers.

Health care providers may be able to provide the Covid-19 vaccine “off-label” – but they’d need to have the vaccine in stock, which has become increasingly uncommon.

The vast majority of Covid-19 vaccinations happen at pharmacies. Pharmacists generally don’t have the tools to verify medical history and whether an individual has a condition that makes them high-risk, so many of them could take patients at their word. But the recent announcements from the federal government may have a chilling effect on what providers are willing to do, experts say.

There's a lot more info in the article: https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/29/health/covid-vaccine-changes-wellness?