In recent years, concerns about vaccines have surged in the U.S., with parents from all walks of life questioning their safety and effectiveness. The incoming administration has pledged to fuel this sentiment, further complicating efforts to combat diseases that vaccines can prevent. While there are reasons to celebrate progress toward better health—like the administration’s MAHA agenda focusing on food safety and physical activity—prioritizing these initiatives over vaccine-preventable diseases is irresponsible. Vaccines have saved countless lives, including children like those affected by polio.
Pediatricians nationwide express growing worry about declining vaccination rates, with parents increasingly hesitating even for routine shots like MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella). What’s worse is that long-term vaccine patients are now choosing to delay or avoid essential shots due to new doubts fueled by misinformation. This growing divide threatens a public health crisis that could be avoided if priority remains on protecting children from diseases we still face in the 21st century.
Source: https://www.statnews.com/2025/01/20/surgeon-general-warning-childhood-vaccinations-public-health-security