Health officials in Guinea-Bissau say a committee reviewing the controversial study needs more information before it can make a final decision.
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.
The poll also shows that health insurance costs, including rising premiums, are a top priority for voters.
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.
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.
Low coverage was seen in West Texas, southern New Mexico, northern Arizona, parts of Mississippi, and the rural Southeast.
Today's myths include "Vaccines cause autism," "VAERS proves vaccines kill people," "Natural immunity is better," and "mRNA vaccines cause turbo cancers."
African officials say a controversial study of the hepatitis B vaccine—scheduled to begin this month—may be canceled, but US officials differ.
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.
