Kennedy Shakes Up Vaccine Panel, Bird Flu Hits US Dairy Herd
In recent health developments, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revamped the U.S. vaccine advisory panel, Nebraska confirms bird flu in dairy cattle, and a World Bank report highlights the economic impact of rising heat in Bangladesh. Key pharmaceutical deals and investments also dominate the headlines.
In a significant move, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed five new members to the CDC's advisory panel on vaccine policy. This decision precedes a pivotal meeting reviewing vaccine guidance for diseases like hepatitis B and COVID-19, signaling potential shifts in federal vaccination policies.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Nebraska's first bird flu case in a dairy cattle herd. Since the outbreak's onset last year, 17 states have documented infections, posing ongoing challenges to livestock health and agriculture sectors.
The World Bank reported that rising temperatures cost Bangladesh's economy $1.78 billion in 2024. The study underscores increasing heat-related challenges impacting the South Asian nation's GDP, urging attention to climate resilience strategies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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