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What We Know About Australia’s Bird Flu, Which Has Crossed Over to Mammals

25 août 2026 à 04:36
Australia confirmed its first case of H5N1 in June in migratory seabirds. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly, straining government responses.

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A penguin getting vaccinated on Philip Island, Australia, on Sunday.

Senate Health Panel Chairman Voices Strong Reservations About F.D.A. Nominee

20 août 2026 à 10:32
Senator Bill Cassidy said Dr. Heidi Overton’s role in President Trump’s executive order on vaccines last week was “almost disqualifying.”

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Senator Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, is the chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The committee must vote to advance nominees to the Senate for confirmation.

Share Your Experiences With the Public Health System in Louisiana

17 août 2026 à 05:02
The New York Times is examining how public health is changing in the state, from the whooping cough outbreak to vaccine policies, and we want to hear from you.

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A Covid shot being administered at a 2021 drive-through event in Avondale, La.

How Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Wants to Transform Public Health

17 août 2026 à 07:01
Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.

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Dr. Evelyn Griffin, Louisiana’s surgeon general, testified in May about a bill that would have prohibited businesses and schools from mandating new vaccines or other medical interventions.
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