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US Deputy Health Secretary Says Vaccine Schedule Could Change Again
In an exclusive interview, Jim O'Neill discussed further changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, his Vitalist philosophy on aging, and ARPA-H's $170 million organ-growing program.
Key Takeaways
- The CDC removed universal childhood vaccine recommendations for flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, and meningococcal disease, with most states rejecting the changes
- ARPA-H is investing $170 million over five years in organ-growing research and has made longevity a central focus under new director Alicia Jackson
- O'Neill confirmed he agrees with all five core tenets of Vitalism, including that death is humanity's core problem
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