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CDC regional headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The CDC is in crisis: Private initiatives are trying to replace the public health agency

After executive layoffs, sharp cuts and political influence from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – researchers and doctors try to preserve vaccination guidelines, pregnancy data, dental safety and violence prevention programs
Influenza vaccine in adults. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Oxford researchers: flu vaccine reduces by 50% the chance of adults going to intensive care as a result of complications

People aged 65 and older who were vaccinated had a 41% lower risk of being hospitalized with the flu in general and among the severe patients - a 45% lower risk of going to intensive care