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The CDC revives debunked 'link' between childhood vaccines and autism

The CDC revives debunked 'link' between childhood vaccines and autism

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage that previously stated "Vaccines do not cause autism" has been changed to cast doubt on the scientific research that supports the finding.
by Rob Stein and Pien Huang

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Cases jump to 31 in the botulism outbreak tied to baby formula. Here's what to know

Cases jump to 31 in the botulism outbreak tied to baby formula. Here's what to know

More than 30 babies in 15 states have been sickened in a growing outbreak of infant botulism linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula, federal health officials said Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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Health insurance confusion, questions abound amid UCare failure and rising costs

Health insurance confusion, questions abound amid UCare failure and rising costs

Coverage questions and concerns remain as UCare's failure points to bigger problems for insurers covering low-income individuals and families amid rising costs and low government reimbursement rates.
by Molly Castle Work

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Medica CEO explains absorbing UCare clients after company folds, answers Medicare questions

Medica CEO explains absorbing UCare clients after company folds, answers Medicare questions

Minnetonka-based Medica is taking on former UCare clients. To talk about that transition, Medica CEO Lisa Erickson joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition on Wednesday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Expert advice to navigate UCare and Medicare changes while buying health insurance

Expert advice to navigate UCare and Medicare changes while buying health insurance

“The perfect storm has really hit us this year when it comes to Medicare and all the changes that are happening,” said Kelli Jo Greiner of the Minnesota Board on Aging.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Flu season could be nasty this winter

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.
by Rob Stein

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Vaccines before the holidays? It's not too late, pharmacist says

Vaccines before the holidays? It's not too late, pharmacist says

To find out what people should know about getting the COVID, flu and RSV vaccines ahead of the holiday season, Cathy Wurzer talked to Ann Philbrick, a doctor of pharmacy and professor in the University of Minnesota’s College of Pharmacy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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UCare ending operations, moving all remaining health insurance enrollees to Medica

UCare ending operations, moving all remaining health insurance enrollees to Medica

Minnesota-based health insurance nonprofit UCare is shutting down. The organization said it will transfer health care plans for more than 300,000 members to Medica.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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