Survey Finds Rising Vaccine Skepticism Among U.S. Parents Despite Public Health Support
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A Washington Post-KFF poll reveals that 1 in 6 American parents are delaying or skipping vaccines for their children, often due to distrust in the healthcare system, religious beliefs, or political affiliations, with higher rates among white, religious, Republican, and homeschooling families, raising concerns about potential outbreaks of preventable diseases.
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