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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2008, Michael E. DeBakey, American surgeon and educator (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent
The childhood vaccines that the CDC is dropping from the recommended scheduled have successfully beat back illness and death in children from rotavirus, hepatitis and other pathogens.
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 2, 2026
Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak
Despite the spike in demand for measles shots following the deadly 2025 outbreak, exemptions on all vaccines for schoolchildren rose after the release of a downloadable exemption form.
CNN- Health
· Nov 15, 2022
Covid-19 boosters could keep thousands of kids out of hospitals, but uptake remains low
Higher Covid-19 vaccination rates among US children could prevent thousands of pediatric hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday by the Commonwealth Fund and the Yale School of Public Health.
People.com
· Jul 2, 2026
Mom Claimed Vaccines Killed Her 18-Month-Old Twins. Now She's Charged with Murdering Them
Andrea Shaw was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder
Boston.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Plaintiff for anti-vaccine group’s suit is charged with murder of her twins
A lawsuit filed by Children’s Health Defense, an organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims that vaccines caused the twins’ deaths. But a grand jury in Idaho has indicted her on charges of suffocating them. The post Plaintiff for anti-vaccine group’s suit is charged with murder of her twins appeared first on Boston.com.
NPR: Shots - Health News
· Jan 5, 2026
Health officials slash the number of vaccines recommended for all kids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The action follows a presidential memorandum ordering a review of the U.S. schedule.
AllAfrica
· Jun 23, 2026
South Africa: Lawsuit Risks for Unvaccinated Kids? - South African News Briefs - June 23, 2026
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Related coverage for "The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent": KSAT San Antonio — Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak. CNN- Health — Covid-19 boosters could keep thousands of kids out of hospitals, but uptake remains low. People.com — Mom Claimed Vaccines Killed Her 18-Month-Old Twins. Now She's Charged with Murdering Them. Boston.com — Plaintiff for anti-vaccine group’s suit is charged with murder of her twins. NPR: Shots - Health News — Health officials slash the number of vaccines recommended for all kids. AllAfrica — South Africa: Lawsuit Risks for Unvaccinated Kids? - South African News Briefs - June 23, 2026