In a memo released on Friday, President Trump’s physician summarized his visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, which included a Covid vaccine booster and a flu shot. The check-up was described as a “scheduled follow-up” and part of his “ongoing health maintenance plan,” including advanced imaging and laboratory testing. The physician reported that Trump, at age 79, remains in “exceptional health” with “stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters” and a cardiac age estimated to be 14 years younger than his actual age. This visit occurred amid updated CDC guidelines limiting Covid vaccine recommendations and after rumors about Trump’s health.
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President Donald Trump underwent a “routine yearly checkup” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, with his physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, reporting “exceptional” health and a cardiac age significantly younger than his actual age. The examination, described as a preventive health assessment, occurred following months of speculation about the president’s health, despite reports of a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency and past medical history, including high cholesterol and diverticulosis. While the official report highlighted positive findings, it did not address previous visible symptoms. Trump also received his annual influenza jab and an updated COVID-19 booster vaccination, a topic of prior controversy.
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During his routine annual checkup at Walter Reed Medical Center, former President Trump received a COVID-19 booster shot. This occurred despite the fact that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine skeptic, has been working to limit Americans’ access to the vaccine. Trump, who previously spearheaded vaccine development efforts, has publicly acknowledged differing views on vaccines compared to Kennedy’s stance. The event sparked commentary online, highlighting the contrast between Trump’s actions and Kennedy’s skepticism.
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During a recent visit to Walter Reed Medical Center, former President Donald Trump received both a COVID-19 booster and a flu shot. The president’s physician stated Trump’s “cardiac age” is significantly lower than his chronological age. However, medical experts have raised concerns about the lack of transparency in the report, noting the absence of detailed data and clinical information. Critics are particularly interested in the lack of information regarding Trump’s overall cardiovascular health and the causes of his visible bruising.
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A Georgia man, identified as Patrick Joseph White, opened fire at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, citing the COVID-19 vaccine as a source of his depression. The shooter, armed with multiple guns, was stopped from entering the CDC but then opened fire at a pharmacy across the street, resulting in the death of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose. Following the incident, CDC employees were left shaken, and some expressed concerns about security and misinformation, while the shooter’s father had contacted the police to identify his son as a possible suspect. This event led to expressions of sympathy from U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., but also calls for his resignation from some employees.
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Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi dismissed criminal charges against Utah plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Kirk Moore, who was on trial for allegedly issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. Moore and his co-defendants were accused of destroying government-provided vaccines and distributing falsely marked vaccine cards in exchange for payments. The charges, which included conspiracy and property conversion, stem from an alleged scheme between May 2021 and September 2022. Bondi stated Moore was providing a choice when the federal government was not. It remains unclear if the charges against Moore’s co-defendants will also be dropped.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed the entire CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and replaced it with eight new members, several of whom are prominent critics of the government’s COVID-19 response. The new panel includes individuals with backgrounds in various fields, some with previous experience in federal health agencies, and others known for their skepticism of mRNA vaccine technology and COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Kennedy stated the new ACIP will prioritize rigorous safety and efficacy data review before making vaccine recommendations, while also reviewing the current vaccine schedule. This decision has drawn sharp criticism from medical professionals and sparked concerns about potential disruptions to vaccine policy and insurance coverage.
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Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos resigned from her CDC role overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations following HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s order to revise the agency’s guidance. Kennedy’s directive, which narrowed recommendations for children and controversially excluded pregnant women, conflicted with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) planned updates and prompted criticism from within the agency. This action overrides the established ACIP process for updating vaccine recommendations, impacting federal policies and programs related to vaccine coverage and liability. The resignation highlights concerns about political interference in public health decision-making.
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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the FDA’s approval of Moderna’s new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine, mNEXSPIKE, deeming it inconsistent with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. The vaccine, approved for high-risk individuals aged 12 and older, follows a Phase 3 clinical trial and aims to combat ongoing COVID-19 threats. This announcement comes amidst shifting CDC guidance on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women and healthy children, a change welcomed by Kennedy Jr. Moderna’s CEO lauded the approval as adding a crucial tool in protecting vulnerable populations.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has directly contradicted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent decision to remove Covid-19 vaccines from the federal immunization schedule for children. The CDC has maintained its recommendation that children aged 6 months to 17 years may receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
This stance, however, is presented with a crucial caveat. The CDC now emphasizes “shared decision-making,” meaning that the decision to vaccinate a child rests on consultation between the child’s caregiver and their healthcare provider. This approach suggests a move towards a more individualized and collaborative approach to vaccination.
The CDC’s updated guidance also clarifies the availability of Covid-19 vaccines for children participating in the Vaccines for Children program.… Continue reading
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