Texas law requires students to have certain vaccines before attending school, and Parkland Health Centers offer walk-in vaccinations to make it easy for families to get their children vaccinated.
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Critics Slam RFK Jr.’s MAHA Report for Neglecting Healthcare Disparities and Public Health Cuts
The MAHA report released by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blames processed food, prescription drugs and vaccines for chronic childhood diseases, but critics say it ignores the biggest public health threat to Black children: gun violence.
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Vaccines as Slavery? Florida’s Surgeon General Says Yes
Florida is the first state in the US to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates, which public health experts warn will deepen racial health inequities, expose more children to preventable illness, and further politicize science.
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Texas attorney general sues Pfizer, claiming vaccines didn’t end pandemic quickly enough
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Nov. 30, 2023 “Texas attorney general sues Pfizer, claiming vaccines didn’t end pandemic quickly enough” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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FDA authorizes 2nd COVID-19 booster shot for people over 50
The authorization is for individuals 50 and older, which health officials said would provide extra protection for the most vulnerable population if infections spike again. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA […]
