AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMeasles Surge: Minnesota has reported 80 cases, its highest annual total since 1990, while Kentucky’s outbreak has reached 201 cases. Most patients in both states were unvaccinated; health officials urge people to check their MMR status. Seasonal Vaccines: Delaware is encouraging flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccination as respiratory illness season begins. The FDA has also approved an mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older. Drug Safety: Federal officials are allowing pharmacies to compound six unapproved peptides, prompting scientists to warn that the popular products lack strong safety and effectiveness evidence. Cancer Research: UCLA researchers found that temporarily activating p53 helped engineered immune cells fight melanoma in laboratory tests, a potential way to strengthen future T-cell therapies. Preventive Care: A health policy expert warns that billing and coding errors can leave patients with large bills for checkups and screenings that should be covered without cost-sharing.
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