American Public Health Association
Coverage of American Public Health Association in the Nexus archive.
- Public health expert blasts Trump’s executive order on childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump signed an executive order recommending revamped childhood vaccine guidelines, including separating the MMR vaccine and altering universal Hepatitis B recommendations. Public health expert Dr. Georges Benjamin heavily criticized the changes, warning they would create additional burdens for parents and move away from established medical practices. Senator Bill Cassidy also stated that the new executive order was wrong.
- FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, for adults 50 years and older, issuing an accelerated approval for those 65 and older. The vaccine was found to be about 27% more effective than standard flu shots in a study involving over 40,000 adults. Officials anticipate the shot will be ready in time for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season.
- Unearthed emails expose how Obama-era EPA plotted 'massive' energy regulations from day one: watchdog
A government watchdog alleges the Obama-era EPA pre-determined legal grounds for climate regulations through internal emails, which are now central to a legal battle over the Trump administration's attempt to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding. The case involves multiple organizations challenging the validity of the EPA's regulatory framework.
- Unearthed emails expose how Obama-era EPA plotted 'massive' energy regulations from day one: watchdog
A government watchdog accused the Obama-era EPA of pre-determining climate regulations through internal emails, which the GAO claims laid the groundwork for extensive energy policies. The Trump administration seeks to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, facing legal challenges from environmental groups.