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Why MAHA Rallied for a Mother Seeking Alternative Treatments for Her Son’s Cancer

Dayna Mooney chose alternative remedies over the recommendations of her son’s doctors. Was that her right as a parent or a threat to his care?

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C.D.C. Director Challenges Pennsylvania’s Report of Two Measles Deaths

Questioning a state’s investigation is highly unusual for the public health agency, but reflects tensions between the Trump administration and many states over health issues.

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Dr. Erica Schwartz, who has expressed strong support of childhood vaccines, was confirmed as C.D.C. director this month, despite persistent questions during her confirmation hearing about her willingness and ability to push back against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s actions.
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