All articles tagged with #vaccine skepticism
Originally Published 22 days ago — by NJ.com
Jenny McCarthy claims that many in Hollywood privately hold conservative views and support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health positions, but are reluctant to publicly express these beliefs due to fear of professional backlash, especially regarding vaccine skepticism and related issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo News Australia
An infectious disease doctor shares her experience of engaging in a respectful conversation with a vaccine skeptic on a plane, emphasizing the importance of dialogue in combating misinformation and conspiracy theories about diseases and vaccines, and highlighting the need for trust and understanding between scientists and the public.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Dispatch
Dr. Andrew Miller, a pediatrician in North Carolina, navigates the challenges of vaccine skepticism by maintaining open, non-coercive relationships with parents, despite the rise of dismissal policies and misinformation, emphasizing the importance of trust and education in vaccination efforts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
In a context of rising vaccine skepticism fueled by social media, parents tend to trust pediatricians most for vaccine information, despite encountering false claims like those linking hepatitis B vaccine ingredients to autism.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo
Many adults in the U.S. are found to be unvaccinated due to childhood exemptions or parental decisions, leading to potential health risks and the importance of catching up on immunizations later in life, amid rising vaccine skepticism and declining vaccination rates.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Five new advisers with anti-vaccine views are joining the CDC's vaccines committee, raising concerns about potential impacts on vaccine policy and public health, especially amid ongoing outbreaks and upcoming vaccine decisions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Democratic governors are actively building a vaccine firewall against RFK Jr., amid internal party skepticism about vaccines and health policies, as they navigate challenges from vaccine fatigue, internal disagreements on healthcare messaging, and the need to counter Republican narratives ahead of the midterm elections.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Gizmodo
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel by adding members known for vaccine skepticism, raising concerns about potential bias in vaccine policy decisions amid ongoing debates over vaccine safety and influence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
Over 1,000 current and former HHS employees have called for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign or be fired, citing concerns over his leadership and decisions that they believe endanger public health, amid recent upheavals at the CDC and changes to vaccine policies.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by USA Today
The article discusses the rise in vaccine exemptions among school children in the US, fueled by misinformation, policy changes, and mixed messages from health authorities, leading to lower vaccination rates and increased risk of disease outbreaks, especially in states like Texas and Pennsylvania.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Futurism
RFK Jr. has canceled promising research on a cancer vaccine due to his anti-vaccine stance, risking the US's leadership in mRNA technology, which is crucial for rapid response to health threats and national security, and potentially ceding this strategic advantage to countries like China.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Dispatch
Despite media concerns, childhood vaccination rates have only slightly declined since 2019-2020, with most children still fully vaccinated, and local vaccination rates vary widely. The recent decline is largely due to pandemic disruptions and misinformation, not recent political figures like RFK Jr., but ongoing vaccine skepticism and policy changes could further impact rates. Parents of vaccinated children can generally feel safe about playdates, as vaccines remain highly effective.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Star Tribune
The Vaccine Integrity Project led by Mike Osterholm is launching a scientific review on social media to counter vaccine doubts fueled by RFK Jr. and others, providing credible data on COVID, RSV, and influenza vaccines to help the public make informed health decisions amid ongoing debates and policy changes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
A week after a deadly shooting at the CDC in Atlanta, CDC employees and some public health officials express frustration over perceived inadequate responses from political leaders, including RFK Jr. and Trump, amid ongoing tensions related to vaccine policies and misinformation, with some staff feeling unsafe and unsupported.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
A former Trump surgeon general criticizes Kennedy for a slow response to CDC shootings and links his rhetoric to potential influence on the shooter, amid ongoing debates over vaccine policies and public health leadership.