Journalists Assess RFK Jr.'s Remaking of Vaccine Committee and Trend of Kids Caring for Elders

Journalists Assess RFK Jr.’s Remaking of Vaccine Committee and Trend of Kids Caring for Elders

June 14, 2025

Céline Gounder, ��ýҕ�l Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed on “CBS Mornings Plus” on June 10 how Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s removal of members of the CDC vaccine advisory committee could affect public health.

Freelance journalist and ��ýҕ�l Health News contributor Leah Fabel discussed child caregivers on Minnesota Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” on June 4.

Read Fabel’s “Role Reversal: Millions of Kids Are Caregivers for Elders. Why Their Numbers Might Grow.”

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June 14, 2025

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<p>Céline Gounder, �������ýҕ�l Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed on “CBS Mornings Plus” on June 10 how Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s removal of members of the CDC vaccine advisory committee could affect public health.</p>

<p>Freelance journalist and �������ýҕ�l Health News contributor Leah Fabel discussed child caregivers on Minnesota Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” on June 4.</p>

<li>Read Fabel’s “<a href="/news/article/child-caregivers-increase-role-reversal-medicaid-cuts-trump-republicans/">Role Reversal: Millions of Kids Are Caregivers for Elders. Why Their Numbers Might Grow.</a>”</li>
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