Two-thirds of respondents say they're confident in career scientists at the CDC, NIH, and FDA.
Since our last update, 14 states have filed vaccine lawsuits, the CDC lost its 2 most senior officials in rapid succession, a surgeon general nominee couldn't bring herself to recommend the measles vaccine, and more.
Roughly 6 in 10 people report eventually recovering from the condition, but millions remain affected.
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The Influenza Vaccines R&D Roadmap Initative
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