There have been significant public health policy changes under the Trump administration, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent statement. He announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for healthy pregnant women and children.

 

This all comes as ongoing concerns heighten about other key public health policies related to environmental health, health equity, mental health, infectious diseases, reproductive health, and the impact of climate change.

 

For today’s edition of Feedback Friday on “Closer Look,” Rose is joined by Atlanta-based internist Dr. Dhaval Desai. He discusses the timeline of these actions and gives his analysis about the potential consequences and impact.

 

*On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its language regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for age groups.

There have been significant public health policy changes under the Trump administration, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy&nbsp;Jr.&rsquo;s recent statement. He announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for healthy pregnant women and children.
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This all comes as ongoing concerns heighten about other key public health policies related to environmental health, health equity, mental health, infectious diseases, reproductive health, and the impact of climate change.
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For today&rsquo;s edition of Feedback Friday on &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; Rose is joined by Atlanta-based internist Dr. Dhaval Desai. He discusses the timeline of these actions and gives his analysis about the potential consequences and impact.
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*On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/child-adolescent-age.html">updated its language regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for age groups.</a>

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.