A Surgeon General nominee's pledge to divest from wellness interests follows the former C.D.C. Director's intent to testify about her firing, while RFK Jr.'s vaccine committee considers targeting the Hepatitis B shot for newborns.

• Surgeon General Nominee Pledges to Divest From Wellness Interests — The New York Times Health -
• Former C.D.C. Director to Tell Lawmakers She Was ‘Fired for Holding the Line’ — The New York Times Health -
• RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Committee Likely to Target Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns — The New York Times Health -

A concerning report highlights suicide risk among immigrant detainees in ICE centers due to inadequate mental health care.

• ‘People Are Losing Hope’: Suicide Risk Is Rife in ICE Detention Centers — The New York Times Health -

The flu's serious potential harm is underscored by a rare complication, acute necrotizing encephalopathy, which can also stem from other infections like Covid-19.

• Rare but Serious Complication Shows Flu’s Potential Harm — The New York Times Health -

The ethical and religious dilemma surrounding pig organ transplants for Jews and Muslims is explored, given deeply entrenched dietary taboos.

• Pig Organ Transplants May Pose a Dilemma for Some Jews and Muslims — The New York Times Health -