Washington Post poll reveals a large percentage of parents in the US are rejecting routine vaccinations for children, and the reasons are worrying
A recent Washington Post-KFF investigation reveals a concerning trend: 1 in 6 US parents are skipping or delaying vital childhood vaccinations. Experts warn this decline, fueled by fears of side effects, distrust in public health bodies, and misinformation, could trigger serious public health crises. Notably, nearly 9% avoid critical vaccines like MMR and polio, risking resurgences of these diseases.
A recent Washington Post-KFF investigation reveals a concerning trend: 1 in 6 US parents are skipping or delaying vital childhood vaccinations. Experts warn this decline, fueled by fears of side effects, distrust in public health bodies, and misinformation, could trigger serious public health crises. Notably, nearly 9% avoid critical vaccines like MMR and polio, risking resurgences of these diseases.
