US signals 'powerful shift' in vaccine policy as panel rescinds recommendations
France 24Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:50:41 AM
The US is making a major change in its vaccine policy, with health officials rolling back recommendations for the flu vaccine—a move tied to anti-vaccine beliefs, including the debunked claim that vaccines cause autism. In another controversial step, the US is cutting funding for a global program that supplies free vaccines to low-income countries. Elsewhere, famine is being weaponized in Gaza’s conflict, and Jeff Bezos is throwing a lavish wedding in Venice.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about flu shots—it’s a worrying shift in public health priorities. Scrapping vaccine recommendations and defunding global aid could have real consequences, from weaker herd immunity at home to more preventable deaths abroad. Add in the backdrop of Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and a billionaire’s over-the-top celebration, and it’s a stark reminder of how policy choices reflect deeper divides.
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