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.
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.
ICE raids are leading a growing number of people across the state to cancel important and even life-saving medical appointments.
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.
The US Senate and House of Representatives have included funding for GAVI in their foreign assistance appropriations bill.
