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Discussionin Donald John TrumpCritics Oppose Trump Plan for Single-Antigen VaccinesDana Whitfield · Aug 12, 2026

DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 6,000 cases — 20hThe Democratic Republic of Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and about 2,911 deaths, marking the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history as it spreads across six provinces amid insecurity and distrust that hinder response efforts. Health workers face elevated safety risks while vaccination campaigns and ongoing vaccine development, including Ervebo use and new candidates, are under way, with WHO stressing the outbreak remains out of control and highlighting the need for global R&D support.

James Okafor This matches what I've seen elsewhere too.

Dolly Parton Helps Fund a VaccineGood News — FROM 2020The country legend's quiet $1 million gift helped fund Moderna's Covid vaccine — then she took her shot singing 'vaccine, vaccine' to the tune of Jolene.

Jonas Salk Gives Away the Polio VaccineGood News — FROM 1955Church bells rang when the polio vaccine was declared safe — and asked who owned the patent, Salk said: 'Could you patent the sun?'

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FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines NationwideHealth — 4dThe FDA has approved the updated Comirnaty XFG COVID-19 vaccine and related XFG-adapted formulations for fall 2026-2027, with immediate shipping to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics for adults 65+ and younger individuals with underlying conditions at high risk. The approval, based on a broad body of clinical and real-world data, aligns with guidance to target current circulating variants and will extend access to the new vaccine across the United States.

Sarah Kim Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.

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CEPI funds Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine candidate into clinicHealth — 5dCEPI announced up to $16.5 million to Minapharm/ProBioGen to advance Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine into early-stage human trials in Africa, marking the fifth Bundibugyo-specific candidate it backs and aiming to have at least two vaccines reach Emergency Use Authorization and WHO prequalification amid the DRC outbreak. The UN warns the outbreak is the largest and fastest-growing in DRC and seeks about $1.1 billion, while CEPI grapples with a substantial funding shortfall despite borrowing $100 million from existing programs and additional pledges to push vaccine development forward.

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Oz Defends Three-Shot MMR, Trump Claim Disputed — Aug 23, 2026President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the MMR vaccine could be lethal, a claim that Dr. Mehmet Oz later disputed on Face the Nation by stating the vaccine is not lethal and stressing parental autonomy in vaccination decisions. The discussion also notes that MMR is currently administered as a single shot in the U.S. and that separate-dose regimens are not available for the vaccine, amid broader concerns about herd immunity and vaccination rates.

Smallpox: The Only Disease Humanity Has ErasedGood News — FROM 1980After a global vaccination campaign reached the last case, the WHO declared smallpox — killer of 300 million in the 20th century — gone forever.

Measles Claims First PA Deaths in 35 Years — 6dTwo unvaccinated Lancaster County residents have died from measles in Pennsylvania, the state’s first measles-related deaths in 35 years, with about 393–400 cases reported statewide this year. Health officials, led by Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, urge vaccination with the MMR vaccine as the strongest protection against a highly contagious disease, stressing the importance of immunity.

Measles outbreak spans 31 PA counties, 460 casesHealth — 3dPennsylvania has 460 confirmed measles cases across 31 counties in 2026, with 83 hospitalizations and two deaths, and Lancaster County is the worst-affected area. Amid the outbreak, there is controversy over the reported fatalities and how public health officials communicate death links to measles while urging vaccination.

On X · @FabrizioRomanoMalick Fofana set for Sunderland medical after €30m deal agreed with Lyon; Arsenal opt out of higher packageLyon winger Malick Fofana heads to Sunderland for a medical after a €30m + add-ons agreement. Arsenal declined to meet Lyon's higher €35-40m asking price. Reactions are dominated by Arsenal mockery and Sunderland positivity rather than deep debate over the deal itself.15,589 likes · now

HHS Requests Public Input on Vaccine Frameworks — Aug 21, 2026HHS has opened a public comment process to reassess federal vaccine recommendation categories, including whether to add or adjust categories beyond routine, risk-based, and shared decision-making, and to reevaluate timing, sequencing, and communication practices. The reviews align with President Trump’s push to stagger childhood vaccinations, drawing debate over potential confusion, uptake, and public trust versus calls for greater transparency and individualized decision-making.

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Liberia Studies Rwanda Peace Museum ModelWorld — 3dRwanda’s post-genocide reconstruction is drawing international interest as delegations from Liberia and Nigeria study its reconciliation institutions, governance reforms, and digital-innovation strategies, including programs like Ndi Umunyarwanda and Itorero civic education. At the same time, Rwanda is expanding practical development—from new footbridges improving rural livelihoods to a national Mission 2027 aimed at eliminating cervical cancer through vaccination, screening, and treatment.

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BioNTech halts Phase 2 cancer vaccine trialHealth — 3dBioNTech and Genentech/Roche have terminated the Phase 2 trial of autogene cevumeran for ctDNA-positive, surgically resected high-risk colorectal cancer after an independent DSMB cited a numerical survival imbalance, with further continuation deemed unlikely to change outcomes. The company will analyze the data to refine patient selection, and a separate Phase 2 trial in pancreatic cancer remains ongoing.

Elena Vasquez I compared a few of the sources — the numbers don't quite line up between them.

Critics Oppose Trump Plan for Single-Antigen Vaccines — Aug 10, 2026President Trump is set to sign an executive order to increase flexibility in the childhood vaccination schedule, including separating vaccines like the MMR into single shots and encouraging spacing of vaccines across separate visits. The plan involves a new HHS task force report within 90 days and DOJ review of parental rights and exemptions, framed alongside ongoing debate about vaccines and autism, which scientific studies do not support.

DRC Ebola Outbreak Reaches Record Cases with Vaccine AidHealth — Aug 18, 2026The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing the deadliest Ebola outbreak on record, with confirmed cases surpassing 5,000 and deaths around 2,378, making it the largest in the country’s history. Health officials warn that transmission continues despite response efforts, and the outbreak is driven by Bundibugyo Ebola, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments, underscoring ongoing challenges.

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DRC receives 70,000 Ervebo vaccines to bolster frontline Ebola response — Aug 20, 2026The WHO and partners have allocated 70,000 Ervebo Ebola vaccine doses to the Democratic Republic of Congo to bolster the response to the Bundibugyo-driven outbreak, with 50,000 earmarked for frontline health workers and 20,000 for a late-stage trial to determine cross-protection against Bundibugyo. The deployment occurs amid the fastest, deadliest Ebola surge in the country’s history, and while Ervebo is approved for Zaire ebolavirus, its effectiveness against Bundibugyo remains under study.

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Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows to 307 cases as schools brace for back-to-class spreadHealth — Aug 15, 2026Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has accelerated, with 307 statewide cases this year and 60 new cases in the past week, while Lancaster County now ranks second in the U.S. for measles cases this year, underscoring gaps in vaccination and rising hospitalizations as schools prepare to reopen. Health officials are expanding pop-up vaccine clinics and urging vaccination, as the national counts climb to about 2,566 cases in 2026 per CDC data.

Evonik Plans CAD150M Vancouver Lipid-Drug FacilityBusiness — 4dEvonik plans a capital outlay exceeding 150 million CAD to establish a new GMP manufacturing facility in Vancouver for lipid-based drug delivery, backed by up to 68 million CAD in federal funding with production slated for end-2029, tripling current capacity and enhancing QC capabilities. The project underscores British Columbia’s growing life sciences sector and Canada’s support for expanding biotech development and vaccine-related manufacturing.

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Melanoma Trial Shows Positive Personalized mRNA Vaccine — Aug 19, 2026Merck and Moderna reported positive Phase 3 results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine intismeran autogene (V940/mRNA-4157) added to Keytruda in high-risk, surgically treated melanoma, showing longer recurrence-free survival and reduced distant metastasis with no new safety issues. The companies plan regulatory discussions and potential accelerated approval submissions, with data presentations at upcoming medical meetings and continued follow-up for overall survival.

Trump Says ‘Vaccine or No Vaccine, We’re Back’Reporting — May 15, 2020President Donald Trump delivered remarks on coronavirus vaccine development at the White House in the Rose Garden on Friday, and he is adamant the United States will reopen with or without a vaccine. “I just want to…

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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Largest on Record — Aug 10, 2026The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo began in February and was only officially declared on May 15, resulting in about 1,900–1,960 deaths and thousands of cases, making it the second-worst on record. Ongoing insecurity, misdiagnoses, late care, and limited access hinder containment, with no approved vaccine for this strain, prompting WHO and partners to intensify efforts and consider vaccines like Ervebo while acknowledging a strain-specific vaccine remains the best option.

Nicki Minaj Spars With Joy Reid Over Vaccine TweetsReporting — Sep 14, 2021Nicki Minaj fired back at MSNBC’s Joy Reid following her response to the singer’s tweets about the COVID-19 vaccine. “They want you to get vaccinated for the Met. if I get vaccinated it won’t for the Met. It’ll be once…

Some Vaccine Doses Kept Too Cold, Pfizer Having Manufacturing Issues, US Officials SayReporting — Dec 16, 2020The first days of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout have seen unexpected hitches including some vaccines being stored at excessively cold temperatures and Pfizer reporting potential challenges in its vaccine…

RFK’s Top CDC Committee Approves Minor Change To Childhood Vaccine Schedule — Sep 19, 2025Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s reconstituted vaccine committee tweaked the vaccine schedule Friday to alter the preferred formulation of one childhood vaccine and delayed a vote to…

Florida County Receives Major Punishment for Violating DeSantis’ Ban on Vaccine MandatesReporting — Oct 13, 2021A Florida county that sought to enforce a COVID-19 vaccine passport rule is being rapped across the wallet by state officials. Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has banned vaccine passports and other vaccine mandates…

On X · @David_OrnsteinSunderland Agree Deal to Sign Malick FofanaSunderland reach agreement with Lyon for 21-year-old Belgian winger Malick Fofana in a mid-€30m deal; reaction is largely positive or amused with acceptance of the credible report, limited genuine opposition, and banter around Arsenal missing out.15,764 likes · now

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