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Kevin Ault

@kevinault.bsky.social
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Obstetrician-gynecologist with an interest in vaccines but also other topics - history, basketball and theater/music/movies. www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-ault-15a9… and scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&…

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 04/10/2026
A child in an Idaho faith-healing family died of a treatable condition. Then another died — and another, and another. Idaho’s child abuse laws contain such broad religious exemptions that authorities didn’t intervene — before or after the deaths.
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Four Kids in One Faith-Healing Family Died. Authorities Could Do Nothing.
An exemption in Idaho law shields faith-healing parents from criminal prosecution for conduct that otherwise would be charged as neglect. It also keeps police and social workers from stepping in to pr...
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 04/10/2026
A 17-month-old girl was hospitalized with E. coli after consuming raw milk. Soon, another child — a 6-year-old girl who’d drunk milk from the same farm — would wind up in the same San Diego hospital, with the same potentially fatal illness.
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A Girl Nearly Died After Drinking Raw Milk. The State Did Little to Punish the Unlicensed Farmer Who Sold It.
California is teeming with black-market dairies, propped up by consumer demand fueled by misinformation. With evidence against one raw goat milk farm, regulators could have sought punitive action. But...
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AboutPediatrics @aboutpediatrics.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Dawn Michael is just asking questions about the children of pregnant women who received a COVID vaccine and if they are being monitored for developmental concerns. Do you think she will want to hear the answers?
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What Happened to the Children of Pregnant Women Who Got a COVID Vaccine?
While Dawn Michael is just asking questions about COVID vaccines in pregnancy, she will be surprised by the answers!
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Uncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
“How does the book say to ask?” “May I please have some food.” “And, what did YOU say?” “I don’t remember.” “What did YOU say?” “Gimme food, bitch.” “See the difference?” “I guess.”
A black pug dog sitting on a couch looking at a book titled "A Pug’s Guide to Etiquette."
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The cover of Neil Young's 'Rockin in the Free World' with Springsteen, Tom Morello, Dave Grohl, Dave Matthews and Morello’s band is outstanding. www.njarts.net/bruce-spring...
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Bruce Springsteen sings with Joan Baez and others at Power to the People festival (WATCH VIDEO)
Event took place Oct. 3 in Maryland.
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London Reed🫘🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟No Kings🌟🌟🌟 @londonreed.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Jack Smith smiling at a concert. It was said he was congenial and happy to be with the crowd. I have never seen him smile.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 04/10/2026
Bruce Springsteen and other music legends delivered a powerful message at the “Power to the People” protest festival in Maryland. Organized by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, the event celebrated peace, justice and community action while promoting voter turnout.
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Inside the DC 'Power to the People' festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen and other music legends delivered a powerful message at the “Power to the People” protest festival in Maryland.
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Why don't we head out of here? And we jumped into my car, a 1937 Plymouth with a rumble seat, and off we went for the Polo Grounds." George Hirsch skipped school and witnessed the Bobby Thompson home run - #BaseballSky. Scott Simon interviewed him for @npr.org. www.npr.org/2026/10/03/n...
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The 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' turns 75
Brooklyn Dogers fans were crushed 75 years ago today: hearts pulverized by the New York Giants. NPR's Scott Simon talks with George Hirsch who witnessed "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" in the flesh.
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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Today In 1956: Brooklyn #Dodgers star Jackie Robinson hits a HR vs. New York #Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford in Game 1 of the #WorldSeries at Ebbets Field! #MLB #Baseball #History #RepBX #Postseason
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Looking for vaccines? Vaccines.gov won’t help A CDC-run website for finding vaccines is not currently functioning. Read more: bit.ly/4xXWSHM 📷: CDC (screenshot of the Vaccines.gov website)
Screenshot of error message on Vaccines.gov website
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"We're gonna twisty, twisty, twisty 'Til we tear the house down" Happy birthday to Chubby Checker, 85 years old today. youtu.be/Jqhos69iHg8?...
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Chubby Checker - The Twist (Official Animated Video)
YouTube video by ChubbyCheckerVEVO
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#OTD in 1989, the Cleveland Indians won a one game playoff with the @yankees.com. The surprise ending was a bunt by aging catcher Jake Taylor allowing Willie Mays Hayes to score from second. The legendary Harry Doyle with the call - #MovieSky + #BaseballSky. youtu.be/HaRRK-Cyoy4?...
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Last Scene from "Major League (1989)"
YouTube video by Samuel
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Jane Plumb @janeplumb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Well I’m a tad emotional about this 💛💙 30 years ago, not long after my middle baby died from #GroupBStrep infection, I was told a vaccine was 10–15 years away. It’s taken rather longer. Now a GBS vaccine is in Phase 3 trials. Not there yet. But goodness, we’re so much closer.
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Pregnant women in UK invited to join major group B Strep vaccine trial - Group B Strep Support
Pregnant women and people invited to take part in a major new trial of a vaccine designed to protect babies from group B Strep infection.
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
via @startrekshitposti.ng
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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Measles doesn't stop harming people when the rash goes away. Measles can damage the immune system, causing "immune amnesia" for up to five years. Measles outbreaks this year and last could leave thousands vulnerable to other infectious diseases. www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles-outb...
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Measles outbreaks could leave thousands vulnerable to infectious diseases for years
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What was the number on song on the Billboard Hot 100 #OTD in 1982? A little ditty about "Jack and Diane" by John Mellencamp - #HoosierSky + #MusicSky. www.youtube.com/watch?v=h04C...
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John Mellencamp - Jack & Diane (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by JohnMellencampVEVO
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
@brucespringsteen.net and the E Street Band were performing in Milwaukee #OTD in 1975. A bomb threat interrupted the show. The band went to the bar at the Pfister Hotel and returned to their show. The audio makes it sound like they had a lot of fun that night. youtu.be/CkCRdMY9g6E?...
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Bruce Springsteen - LITTLE QUEENIE 1975 (audio)
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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Good news on RSV immunizations for babies. For parents: The injections (which aren't vaccines) are associated with a 97% reduction in ICU admissions. For scientists: No evidence RSV is mutating in response to infant immunizations www.cidrap.umn.edu/respiratory-...
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No evidence RSV is mutating in response to infant immunizations, study finds
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Cinema Cult @jriddlecult.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Released #OTD in 1968, George Romero's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, a landmark of the horror genre and of cinema. #horror #filmsky #moviesky #NightoftheLivingDead
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Ray E. Boomhower @rboomhower.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Finally figured out Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt's confusion. He was thinking of Kris Kristofferson and his role as John "Hawk" Hawkins in Alan Rudolph's 1985 noirish film "Trouble in Mind." Did not know he shared my love of the movie. Will wonders never cease.
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Ray E. Boomhower @rboomhower.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other's children.” Jimmy Carter, born on this day in 1924
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season #OTD in 1961, breaking the record previously held by Babe Ruth. painting via @graigkreindler.bsky.social - enjoy #BaseballSky.
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense… human rights invented America.” President Jimmy Carter, born #OTD in 1924.
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Pittsburgh Pirates @pirates.com · 30/09/2026
Roberto Clemente penned his name into baseball’s history books when he collected his 3,000th hit. He became the first Latino player to reach that milestone, and it was the final hit of his career.🇵🇷
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Brett Coughlin @coughlinbrett.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#BOTD 1928, Eliezer "Elie" Wiesel. Wiesel was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor. He authored 57 books, including Night, which is based on his experiences as a prisoner at Auschwitz and Buchenwald during the Holocaust. #BookSky
Copy of the book Night by Elie Wiesel.

"Men to the left! Women to the right!

Eight words spoken quietly, indifferently, without emotion. Eight short, simple words. ... For a part of a second I glimpsed my mother and my sisters moving away to the right. Tzipora held Mother's hand. I saw them disappear into the distance; my mother was stroking my sister's fair hair ...and I did not know that in that place, at that moment, I was parting from my mother and Tzipora forever."

- Excerpt from 'Night'. 
Elie WieselAwards won by Elie Wiesel during his lifetime.
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Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The MAGA/MAHA Administration really loves to censor science www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...
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Trump Administration Suppressed USPSTF Recommendations
Group's recommendations on cervical cancer screening, cardiovascular prevention were blocked
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fourteen members of the US Colored Troops received the Medal of Honor for their heroics #OTD in 1864. By the end of the Battle of New Market Heights, over 50 percent of the Black division had been killed, captured, or wounded. #WeRememberThem. www.battlefields.org/visit/herita...
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New Market Heights
On the Civil War battlefield before you, U. S. Colored Troops (USCTs) in Maj. Gen. David Birney’s X Corps risked their lives to fight for freedom and...
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Claire Pomeroy @drclairepomeroy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🧪Despite believing in vaccine efficacy (77%) & supporting vaccine access (89%), many US adults forgo shots for influenza & other respiratory diseases because they’re unclear about the recommendations, a National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) survey of >1,200 US adults found. Via Healio:
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Survey: Adults supportive of vaccines often miss shots because of confusion
Despite supporting vaccines, many U.S. adults forgo shots for influenza and other respiratory diseases because they are unclear about the recommendations, according to survey results released Thursday.“Last year’s respiratory season was another reminder that these illnesses — flu, COVID-19, RSV and pneumococcal disease — while often common, are not always mild,”
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Dad I am NOT going to play that wild rock and roll music!" Quoting my daughter when I asked her to learn this song on the piano. I think she was 6. Happy birthday to the "The Killer," Jerry Lee Lewis, born #OTD in 1935 - #MusicSky. youtu.be/1dC0DseCyYE?...
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Jerry Lee Lewis -Whole Lotta Shakin Going On (Live 1964)
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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today In 1954: New York Giants legend Willie Mays makes "The Catch" and throw of a lifetime in Game 1 of the World Series at the Polo Grounds, NYC! #TheCatch #MLB #Baseball #History #SayHeyKid #Postseason
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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Rarely seen alternate angle view of Brooklyn #Dodgers star Jackie Robinson stealing home vs. New York #Yankees catcher Yogi Berra during Game 1 of the 1955 #WorldSeries! Yogi always said that he was out, but it sure looks like Jackie was safe! #MLB #Baseball #History #RepBX
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro of the US Coast Guard was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism #OTD in 1942. President Roosevelt posthumously presented the MOH to his parents. His mother Edith joined the Coast Guard after his death. www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles...
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Signalman First Class Douglas A. Munro's Medal of Honor
For extraordinary heroism and acts above and beyond the call of duty during World War II, the United States Congress awarded 474 Medals of Honor. To date, 3,552 have been awarded since the inception o...
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
US measles cases continue to climb, topping 3,600 Today, the CDC reported 171 new confirmed measles cases, bringing the year’s total to 3,659. Read more: bit.ly/4AQHrnN
Illustration of US measles outbreak on back of young child
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 27/09/2026
Justin Verlander received an unexpected farewell during his major league finale.
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Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hug
Justin Verlander received an unexpected farewell during his major league finale. His 7-year-old daughter, Genevieve, joined Detroit Tigers manager A.J.
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Jonathan Howard @joho.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“At least six babies in Pennsylvania have been born infected with measles, with two so sick they had to be admitted to intensive care.” H/t @ameshaa.bsky.social
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America had wiped out measles. Now babies are infected at birth.
Congenital measles has rarely been seen in the U.S. That’s changing as vaccination declines and more pregnant women become infected.
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"He was stern but you could see that he genuinely cared” #OTD in 1918, Captain Truman was in command of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery of the US Army. It was first day of the Meuse–Argonne Offensive, which brought an end to #WW1 on November 11. warfarehistorynetwork.com/harry-truman...
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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
These four classic albums pictured below have the distinction of being released within days of each other in March 1973. Which one is your favourite?
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Detroit Tigers (Unoffical) @nottigers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Of course she threw a strike... she's a Verlander 🥹
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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
After a long day at the aquarium, the otters help tidy their toys away. Payment is made promptly and entirely in ice cubes.
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The Daily Historian @thedailyhistorian.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
On September 20, 1962, James Meredith arrived at the University of Mississippi determined to enrol as its first Black student. He had already won his case in federal court. Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett was determined to stop him: 🧵
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
current situation.
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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Rare clip of 59-year-old Satchel Paige warming up before pitching 3 shutout innings for the Kansas City #Athletics vs. the Boston #RedSox! (September 25, 1965) #MLB #Baseball #History #Inspiration
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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Rare pregnancy infections may triple the risk of autism www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Rare pregnancy infections may triple the risk of autism
A major Swedish study of 3.7 million people has found that rare TORCH infections passed from a pregnant woman to the fetus are linked to much higher risks of autism and intellectual disability later i...
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Ray E. Boomhower @rboomhower.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“The human race is at war. Our biggest enemy, pure and simple, is ignorance.” John W. Young, born on this day in 1930
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Up next on TCM @tcm-up-next.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
MRS. MINIVER (1942) — 5:45 pm ET — 2h 14m (TCM Birthday Tribute: Walter Pidgeon) Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright; directed by William Wyler A British family struggles to survive the first days of World War II. #TCM #TCMParty
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Mrs. Miniver (1942)
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AboutPediatrics @aboutpediatrics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
TIL a little bit more about rubella and congenital rubella syndrome.
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Let’s Talk About Congenital Rubella Syndrome
What do you know about rubella and congenital rubella syndrome?
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Pop Crave @popcrave.com · 23/09/2026
Happy 77th birthday to the iconic Bruce Springsteen.
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
U.S. Navy Fireman 1st Class Fred H. Boyer was buried today, he died aboard the USS West Virginia on December 7, 1941. This one hits a bit closer to home - he likely went to school with the Aults before joining the Navy. #WeRememberThem + #HoosierSky. www.young-nichols.com/obituaries/f...
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Fred H. Boyer Obituary Dec 7, 1941 - Young-Nichols Funeral Home
View Fred H. Boyer's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
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Tara C. Smith @aetiology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Tired: vaccination Wired: microdosing microbial peptides to boost immunity
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Melody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 23/09/2026
NEW: The HHS is holding back Covid vaccines for all children in at least 11 states and one territory. And it's not clear when - or whether - the shots will be available. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Delays in Covid shots for kids is latest bid by Trump officials to restrict vaccines
Administration is holding back Covid vaccines for all children in at least 11 states and one US territory
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