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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered new studies into the causes of autism following CDC reports showing rates have risen to 1 in 31 children. Media outlets noted that Kennedy did not explicitly mention vaccines during his recent press conference, focusing instead on environmental factors. The hosts criticize the media for downplaying the historical rise in autism rates since the 1990s.
The CDC issues a warning that the current flu season is significantly worse than the previous year, with over 10,000 reported cases. Washington State has declared the flu "widespread" after reaching epidemic levels and recording at least ten deaths. Health officials urge the public to get vaccinated, claiming the current flu shot is a good match for the dominant H3N2 strain circulating this season.
CDC Flu Epidemic, CNN Contagion Advisor Report
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) declared the flu has reached epidemic levels in 41 states, marking the most severe season in a decade. CNN's Aaron Burnett featured Dr. Ian Lipkin, an advisor for the film *Contagion*, who warned of hospitalizations and child deaths. The report emphasized a lack of "negative pressure rooms" and vaccine shortages, which the hosts interpret as a fear-mongering tactic.
A deadly outbreak of Enterovirus 71 (EV71), a severe form of hand, foot, and mouth disease, has resulted in at least 35 child fatalities in China. Concerns are raised regarding the potential for a global epidemic as international travelers head to Beijing for the Olympics, especially since adults can act as asymptomatic carriers.
