The spike in cases comes as some federal officials downplay measles and the importance of vaccination.
Without citing evidence, Ken Paxton said he is targeting a purported system that illegally incentivizes providers to recommend vaccines that are "not proven to be safe or necessary."
When purposeful confusion about childhood immunization is the goal, consequences show up quickly, in pediatric wards, NICUs, and grieving families.
When US officials alter a policy that has shaped pediatric care for decades and affects millions of children, there is an expectation of serious rigor.
A new Pew Research Center survey shows that partisan views on science have shifted since 2023.
The members are Veronica McNally, JD, of Michigan State College of Law, and Wendy Lane, MD, MPH, of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Today's myths include "Vaccines cause autism," "VAERS proves vaccines kill people," "Natural immunity is better," and "mRNA vaccines cause turbo cancers."
Today's myths: "Vaccines were never properly tested," "Vaccinated and unvaccinated kids haven’t been compared," "The ingredients are toxic," and "Too many, too soon." More in part 2 tomorrow.
One appointee has erroneously claimed COVID-19 vaccines cause miscarriages.
The category sounds reasonable, even collaborative. It is neither. And it will put children’s health and lives at risk.
