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Federal Judge Blocks Immunization Schedule Changes, Stays ACIP Member Appointments
Preliminary Injunction stays Secretary Kennedy's pediatric vaccine schedule. Secretary Kennedy's 13 appointments to the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) are stayed for likely having violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act. All votes taken by the now-stayed ACIP are stayed. "ACIP as currently constituted cannot meet"
APHA and Several Leading Public Health Experts Urge Federal Court to Block HHS Policy Restricting Immigrants’ Access to Essential Health Programs
Amici curiae brief argues July 2025 HHS notice is unlawful, harmful to public health, and economically damaging nationwide
Making America Unhealthy: A Blueprint
As President Trump prepares for his State of the Union, we doubt he is reflecting on the health of the nation. If he is, his address should explain why his administration’s policies and those he appointed to lead federal health agencies have undermined the health of the American people.
Roll back of EPA mercury and air toxic standards increases health risks putting all Americans at risk
APHA strongly condemns the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule to rollback the 2024 updated Mercury and Air Toxic Standards for the power sector. These standards have already reduced 90% of mercury emissions from the power sector.