THE NEW vaccine policy panel has been picked by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy,Jr.

A new advisory panel on vaccination is “walking back” some long-standing recommendations on vaccination.

The New York Times is reporting that the panel – all appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – that
flu vaccine ingredient – thimerosal – has allegedly been tied to autism, a claim that is widely believed to be false.

Any vaccine with that content is now “not recommended.”No vaccines containing it are now administered to children.

Kennedy fired all 17 members of the advisory panel and appointed eight new ones, which The Times said was composed of about half “anti-vaxxers.”

Also on Thursday, the panel voted to recommend seasonal flu vaccine to all Americans six months and older.

White House rally held for ‘big bill’

Seeking to drum up support for his “One Big Beautiful Bill,” President Donald Trump on Thursday held a rally at the White House.

DONALD TRUMP, 47th president (Gage Skidmore/Flickr).

“We’re cutting $1.7 trillion in this bill and you’re not going to feel any of it,” said Trump, who promised that it also strengthened Medicare and Social Security, according to United Press International.

The bill includes tax cuts that critics say will deepen the nation debt by billions.

Some of the difficulty in passing the bill is there are different versions in the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Dodgers win in Denver; Angels travel

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Thursday as Shohei Ohtani hit his 28th home run of the season. The Blue Crew has now won four straight games and is 51-31 and leads the National League West by six games over the second place San Diego Padres.

The Los Angeles Angels were on the road and will start a series in Washington on Friday.

Weather: June gloom won’t leave

If you’re one of those who enjoys the marine layer of moisture lingering over our West Orange County cities and moderating daytime highs in the 80s, you’re in for a treat. Partly cloudy conditions will continue right through the weekend. Friday’s forecast calls for a daytime high of 82 with an overnight low of 62. Saturday will be a bit warmer at 85 (62) with Sunday and Monday similar at 84 (62).