Crunchy Moms Turn to Vaccine Skepticism as RFK Jr. Gains Influence
A USA TODAY feature traces how the once-progressive 'crunchy' wellness movement has shifted toward vaccine skepticism, amplified by RFK Jr.'s influence and a media ecosystem that rewards questions about vaccines and safety testing. It follows Bright and LoConti, who argue for transparency and probe vaccine safety, while public-health experts warn that equating questions with proven risk undermines science and risks lower immunization rates, a trend accelerated by the COVID era and wellness content online.