In August 2026, a poll revealed that while 68% of U.S. adults rejected the vaccine-autism link, skepticism increased since 2021, with 32% unsure or believing the claim. Notably, 50% viewed HHS Secretary Kennedy favorably despite his anti-vaccine stance, raising concerns… Read More »New poll on vaccines and autism — most Americans say not linked
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported a fifth measles-related death in 2026, in an outbreak with 943 total cases across 39 counties. All deceased individuals were unvaccinated. The measles virus poses serious health risks, including pneumonia and neurological complications. Vaccination… Read More »The fifth death linked to measles was reported in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported four deaths linked to a measles outbreak, including an 18-year-old who died of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. Since January 2026, Pennsylvania has documented 767 cases, with many complications indicating the risks of measles. The… Read More »Pennsylvania measles outbreak leads to a fourth death
On September 13, 2026, a 40-year-old unvaccinated woman died from measles complications in Pennsylvania, amidst an outbreak that infected 676 people. The CDC excluded this and two previous deaths from their national tally, prompting criticism of public health officials. Measles… Read More »40-year-old woman in Pennsylvania dies of measles
According to CDC data, kindergarten vaccination rates for 2025-2026 have declined, with exemptions reaching an all-time high, primarily due to non-medical refusals. Key vaccines like MMR and polio saw slight decreases. This worrying trend poses risks for community immunity and… Read More »2025-2026 school vaccination rates drop, exemptions rise
On August 10, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order promoting misinformation about vaccines, supported by HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. Their claims misrepresent vaccine safety and dosages, contradict established scientific findings. This order could create confusion and jeopardize… Read More »False claims from Trump during vaccine Executive Order signing
Professor Dorit Rubinstein Reiss discusses the challenges and dangers of splitting the MMR vaccine into separate doses for measles, mumps, and rubella. The process is complex, costly, and unlikely to increase safety. Reiss argues it could lead to lower vaccination… Read More »Splitting the MMR vaccine into its three components will be difficult
A new large-scale study involving over 2.5 million children reaffirms that there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism, contradicting confusing messaging from the CDC. The study underscores the vaccine’s safety, especially amid rising measles cases in the… Read More »Another study shows no link between the MMR vaccine and autism
There is anti-vaccine belief that natural immunity is superior to vaccine-induced immunity. This post emphasizes that while both types of immunity are similar, vaccines provide a safer way to achieve immunity without the risks associated with actual infections. Vaccination is… Read More »Natural immunity is not better than vaccine immunity
The CDC reports declining vaccination rates by age two for five vaccines among children born in 2021-2022, while overall coverage remains steady compared to previous years. Significant disparities exist among different demographic groups. The full impact of recent vaccine schedule… Read More »CDC reports vaccination rates have dropped for five vaccines