Amid growing concerns about the potential spread of bird flu from dairy cows to humans, US federal health officials have announced their readiness to deploy vaccines if necessary. Currently, there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission, but the virus is widespread in dairy herds across several states. Vaccine candidates are already available, and plans are in place to ship hundreds of thousands of doses within weeks if the situation escalates.
On the other hand, Walmart has decided to close its Walmart Health centers in 5 states, as well as its virtual care services. This move highlights the challenges that retail players face in disrupting primary care, with issues related to sustainability, profitability, and operational costs. The closure of all 51 health centers marks a shift from Walmart’s previous plans to expand its healthcare services, reflecting similar struggles faced by other retailers like Walgreens as they scale back their primary care offerings.
In a significant development for women’s rights in Arizona, lawmakers voted to repeal the state’s long-standing Civil War-era abortion ban. This move preserves access to abortion for millions of women and marks a shift from previous efforts to uphold the 1864 ban. Democrats leveraged it for support before the November election, with Republicans ultimately joining Democrats in passing the repeal despite concerns about potential electoral consequences.
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