AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVaccine Data Clash: Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya delayed publication of a March 2026 study saying the 2025-26 COVID vaccine cut hospitalization risk by about 55% for healthy adults, arguing over the “test-negative” method—while CDC scientists and lawmakers trade accusations of political interference. Congress Health Transparency: NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s long, unexplained absence from votes continues to fuel questions as his office stays vague and his father says he’s under a doctor’s care. Public Health in the Spotlight: New Jersey AG Jennifer Davenport announced a $100,000 penalty settlement against a vape distributor and retailers over illegal flavored sales. Immigration & Care: A judge ordered the federal government to return a woman with NJ ties deported to the Congo, citing illegal action despite medical-care concerns. Local Tragedy: A 7-year-old pedestrian was killed after a school bus crash in Gloucester County. Health-Related Recall: The FDA reported a recall of metoprolol ER tablets distributed in NJ.
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