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The CDC's Stance on Childhood Vaccinations Amid Rising State-Level Opposition Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the newly appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), has made it clear that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will not be changing its guidelines on childhood vaccinations, despite growing opposition from states that have moved to eliminate vaccine mandates. This statement came during a Senate hearing with Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat from Colorado, where Kennedy emphasized that he does not anticipate any alterations to the CDC’s recommended schedule for vaccines like the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots. Kennedy also expressed support for parental choice, stating that “parents should be free” to decide whether or not to vaccinate their children. When asked if parents who want to vaccinate would still be able to do so, he responded, “I assume they will be,” though he provided no further details on how this would be enforced. This state...

A New Frontier in Vaccine Delivery A recent breakthrough in vaccine technology could revolutionize the way immunizations are administered. Scientists have discovered that flossing between your teeth may not only clean your gums but also serve as a method to deliver vaccines, potentially offering a new and effective way to protect against infectious diseases. Published in Nature Biomedical Engineering , the study titled “Floss-based vaccination targets the gingival sulcus for mucosal and systemic immunisation” presents a novel technique developed by researchers from North Carolina State University, Texas Tech University, and other collaborating institutions. The team successfully used dental floss to deliver vaccines through gum tissue, triggering a strong immune response at critical infection entry points such as the mouth, nose, and lungs. The technique specifically targets the junctional epithelium, a unique and permeable layer of gum tissue located between the teeth and gums. Thi...