Kennedy’s vaccine edicts are dangerous

The guidance on vaccines and Tylenol use that RFK, Jr. is proposing is ludicrous. Vaccines have saved the lives of children and adults. Why is he so focused on “autism”?

His actions are going to prove detrimental to anyone who finds truth in his irrational opinions and actions. Even his own nephew has commented on the absurdity of his edicts.

But don’t worry, he hasn’t found or testified that Viagra causes autism. At least, not yet. Stay tuned folks. We’re in for a rise in the deaths of unvaccinated adults and children. He is clearly a buffoon.

Norrine Thompson

BSMT(ASCP)SM

Schenectady

Lawmakers must push for Health Act

The state Legislature should hold a special session to push for Universal Health Coverage, not cuts.

With the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) and its massive cuts to Medicaid, policymakers act as though slashing coverage is inevitable. Estimates suggest New York will lose $13.5 billion annually and that one in five New Yorkers will lose insurance.

But cuts are not inevitable. A modest tax increase on the wealthy could fill the immediate $750,000 shortfall to ensure no one loses coverage this January. Long-term,

New York must adopt the New York Health Act (NYHA) (S3425/A1466), a universal single-payer system that has sat in committee far too long.

Nearly one-third of New Yorkers rely on Medicaid. While the deepest cuts are delayed until 2028, we cannot keep postponing action.

Analyses show that by removing the profit motive and streamlining reimbursement, NYHA would lower costs for 90% of New Yorkers and save at........

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