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A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisory panel appointed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to discuss and vote on the hepatitis B birth dose recommendation during its two-day meeting starting Dec. 4, potentially limiting children’s access.
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RFK Jr. Wants To Delay the Hepatitis B Vaccine. Here’s What Parents Need To Know

Kaiser Health News by Kaiser Health News December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

The CDC recommends that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, which has been shown to be 90% effective in preventing infection from the mother, and 98% effective if babies receive all three doses, with the protection lasting at least 30 years.

On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the private company character.ai removed access to its AI companion for youth 18 years and younger. These AI conversational chatbots use artificial intelligence to simulate conversation.
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Mental Health Resources for California Youth Highlighted Amid Changes to Access to AI Chatbots

Ellen by Ellen November 29, 2025December 1, 2025
COVID-19 remains a serious, potentially deadly health risk. In 2024, it was listed as the primary cause of death on roughly 31,400 death certificates in the U.S. and yet, vaccine rates continue to wane. Black Americans, Hispanics and those under 30 have lower vaccination rates, exposing them to serious complications such as long COVID.
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Conflicting Advice on Covid Shots Likely To Ding Already Low Vaccine Rates, Experts Warn

khnews by khnews November 19, 2025November 19, 2025
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Medi-Cal Is Changing—What Black Californians Need to Know in 2025 and Beyond

Contributor by Contributor November 13, 2025November 17, 2025
Four California gubernatorial candidates participate in the Inland Empire Health Matters Forum hosted at the University of Riverside, California on Nov. 7, 2025.
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California Gubernatorial Candidates Address Health Concerns at IE Health Matters Forum

by alyssah November 11, 2025November 15, 2025
Covered California reported that without the tax credits, low-income Californians would be hit hardest as individuals making less than $62,600 will see premiums rise from $97 to $182 per month. Older Californians aged 55 to 64 would see monthly premiums climb from $186 to $365.
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Covered California Premiums Set to Increase as Tax Credits Face Expiration

BVN by BVN October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), roughly 3.5 million California adults have diagnosed diabetes, and many rely on insulin.
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California to Offer Low-cost Insulin at $11 per Pen Starting in 2026

BVN by BVN October 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Under AB 1264, recently signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, CA became the first state in the nation to ban ultra-processed foods in schools. Ultra-processed foods are defined in the state as any food or beverage that contains thickeners and flavor enhancers, high amounts of saturated fat, sodium, or added sugar, or a nonnutritive sweetener.
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California First to Ban Ultra-processed Foods in Schools

by alyssah October 14, 2025October 18, 2025
CA Governor Gavin Newsom signed four reproductive health-related bills, as the state continues to grapple with the fallout over abortion restrictions and the defunding of Planned Parenthood.
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Newsom Signs Bills to Expand Reproductive Health Protections

BVN by BVN October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

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