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As the year comes to an end, take a look back at our 5 most-read stories of 2025 ⤵️ 🧵

1. Measles cases are rising—here’s how to protect your family. publicgoodnews.com/2025/02/26/m... 1/5
Measles cases are rising—here’s how to protect your family
Measles can be life-threatening. Unvaccinated people are putting themselves and everyone around them at risk.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S., via @cbsnews.com www.cbsnews.com/video/flu-ca...
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S.
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breakin...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Getting a COVID Vaccine while Pregnant Slashes Risk of Premature Birth, Major New Study Finds, via
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Getting the COVID Vaccine Can Slash Risk of Premature Birth by About a Third in Pregnant People, Study Finds
Pregnant people who receive a COVID vaccine are 60 percent less likely to experience severe disease and around 30 percent less likely to give birth prematurely, according to new research
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December 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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¿Qué impide que los jóvenes accedan a información sobre salud sexual? PGN habló con Healthy Futures Texas para entender los desafíos que enfrenta la organización en su estado.

Lee el artículo aquí 👇

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A picture of a two woman youth workers tabling at an event and speaking to another off screen person. The headline reads, "Cómo una organización de Texas ayuda a los adolescentes a acceder a información sobre salud sexual." The DEK reads, "Perspectivas por parte de la organización Healthy Futures de Texas sobre los obstáculos, la confianza y los pequeños logros."
December 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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The CDC's vaccine advisory panel voted to end the recommendation for all babies to get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. However, the hepatitis B vaccine provides lifelong protection and is most effective when administered at birth. Learn more here: publicgoodnews.com/2025/07/09/a...
All your questions about the hepatitis B vaccine answered
Vaccination is 95 percent effective against hepatitis B.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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On November 19, the CDC changed its website to promote false claims about vaccines and autism. However, decades of studies prove that there is no link between the two. Find out more here ⤵️ publicgoodnews.com/2025/11/20/v...
How we know there's no link between vaccines and autism
Any connection between vaccines and autism has been repeatedly debunked, and research shows vaccines are safe for kids.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Flu season could be nasty this winter, via @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/11/19/n...
Flu season could be nasty this winter
With a new flu virus variant circulating, scientists fear more sickness this winter. The vaccine may be slightly less effective, but doctors still urge getting one ASAP.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain, via @kffhealthnews.org kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain - KFF Health News
Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Organizations across the country are offering help to SNAP recipients whose benefits have been delayed by the government shutdown. Find a list here ⤵️ publicgoodnews.com/2025/11/06/w...
Where SNAP recipients can find food help
Organizations across the country are offering help to SNAP recipients whose benefits have been delayed by the government shutdown.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Community health workers know that transportation is a social determinant of health.

Danny’s Ride shows how one community is closing that gap — and helping people in recovery stay connected to care.

🚗Read more here 👇

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A picture of a woman with brown hair scrolling on the phone in the backseat of a car, that header on a blue banner reads “How a Pennsylvania group helps people in recovery get where they need to go.” The sub-headline reads, “Danny’s Ride tackles one of recovery’s biggest barriers: reliable transportation.”
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Colon Cancer Screening Rates Way Up in Younger Adults, via @medpagetoday.com www.medpagetoday.com/gastroentero...
Colon Cancer Screening Rates Way Up in Younger Adults
Screening rates for those ages 45-49 increased nearly 10-fold since guideline changes
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November 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Los trabajadores de salud comunitaria afirman que las familias latinas e inmigrantes enfrentan trauma debido a las continuas redadas de ICE. En el National Compadres Network, Círculo ofrece un camino para la reflexión, la conexión y la sanación colectiva.

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Group of people sitting in a circle on black chairs with one hands on their heart and one on their abdomen in meditative pose. The headline reads "En tiempos de miedo, los círculos de escucha ofrecen conexión y comunidad". The sub-headline reads, "Los trabajadores de salud comunitaria afirman que las familias latinas e inmigrantes enfrentan trauma debido a las continuas redadas de ICE. En el National Compadres Network, los círculos de escucha ofrecen reflexión, conexión y sanación colectiva."
October 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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We spoke to Heather Corinna at @scarleteen.com. They shared lessons for community health workers and journalists working to make accurate information accessible and relatable to young people.

Read more here 👇

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October 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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FDA clears blood test to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in people showing symptoms, via @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/h...
FDA clears blood test to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in people showing symptoms | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to another blood test to help assess Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of cognitive decline, providing a broader understanding of when the di...
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October 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Los CDC aprobaron la recomendación de sus asesores de vacunas de que las personas de 6 meses o más pueden recibir la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de 2025-2026 después de hablar con un proveedor de atención médica. publicgoodnews.com/2025/10/07/v...
Lo que debes saber sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19 este otoño
Las recomendaciones sobre la vacunación contra el COVID-19 de este año cambiaron. Esto es lo que eso significa para ti.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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The CDC adopted its vaccine advisers’ recommendation that people six months and older can get the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine after talking with a health care provider. Find out more here 👇 publicgoodnews.com/2025/10/06/c...
What to know about the COVID-19 vaccine this fall
The CDC adopted its vaccine advisers’ recommendation that people six months and older can get the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine after talking with a health care provider.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Savage Sisters, una organización de Filadelfia que comenzó haciendo divulgación y ofreciendo servicios de reducción de daños a las personas en recuperación, sobre cómo desafiar el estigma del uso de sustancias.

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Group of four people in front of a van with the "Savage Sisters" logo on the front. Text on blue banner reads "Cómo una organización de Filadelfia desafía el estigma del consumo de sustancias." Sub-headline reads "Sarah Laurel, de Savage Sisters, habla sobre crear una organización sin fines de lucro centrada en la reducción de daños."
October 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Sarah Laurel, executive director & founder at Savage Sisters, a Philadelphia nonprofit that got its start in providing outreach and harm reduction to folks in recovery, is challenging substance-use stigma. Read more: publicgoodnews.com/2025/09/26/h...
September 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Research has not deeply examined Tylenol risks in young children, and many rigorous studies refute a link between vaccines and autism. (Originally published by KFF Health News.) publicgoodnews.com/2025/09/23/t...
Trump distorts facts on autism, Tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
Research has not deeply examined Tylenol risks in young children, and many rigorous studies refute a link between vaccines and autism.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Imagina un lugar que se sienta más como un hogar que como un hospital. En Orlando, Peer Support Space dirige uno que ayuda a las personas a recuperarse de los problemas de salud mental a su manera.

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Image of a well lit space with yellow dining chairs, and dark green lounge chairs with a neon sign on a grass wall that reads "Peer Support Space". Header on a dark blue banner coming from the bottom right reads, "El modelo de atención comunitaria que ayuda a las personas a recuperarse fuera de los hospitales", the sub-headline reads "Lecciones de Eva’s Casita, de Peer Support Space en Orlando".
September 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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The FDA approved 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines for people 65+ & for younger people at high risk for severe COVID-19. However, the agency limited their use to certain age groups + people at higher risk, sparking confusion. Here's what you should know 👇 publicgoodnews.com/2025/09/03/c...
What to know about the COVID-19 vaccine this fall
The FDA narrowed who can get updated vaccines. Here’s what that means for you.
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September 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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A new study by the Alcohol Research Group explores how mutual-help groups can help people who are struggling with alcohol.

Read more here 👇

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Two women sit side by side in a bright room paying attention to a speaker. The headline above on a transparent navy blue frame reads "More choices for recovery: How health workers can connect communities to science-backed resource." The subheadline reads "Learn more about the benefits of different peer-led and mutual-help groups."
August 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still says that people 6 months old and older should get an annual flu vaccine. Read more about the flu vaccine, below ⤵️ (Originally published by @politifact.bsky.social and @kffhealthnews.org)
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It’s almost flu Season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still says that people 6 months old and older should get an annual flu vaccine.
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August 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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A must-read, must-share piece - clearly deconstructing the shoddy science of the Geiers (who are inexplicably in charge of studies at HHS).

Consider this an early warning for what lies ahead. 🛟🩺🧪

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism (Gift Article)
Data can easily be manipulated to show a causation that doesn’t exist.
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August 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Why Covid Is Spreading Again This Summer, via @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/w...
Why Covid Is Spreading Again This Summer
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August 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM