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Rising hesitancy extends to newborn vitamin K, eye ointment, and vaccines
health18 days ago

Rising hesitancy extends to newborn vitamin K, eye ointment, and vaccines

Doctors warn that growing anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust are prompting some parents to refuse routine newborn preventive measures beyond vaccines, including vitamin K injections and erythromycin eye ointment, with declines in hepatitis B vaccination also reported. A JAMA study found vitamin K refusals rose from 2.9% to 5.2% between 2017 and 2024. Experts say these refusals raise the risk of serious bleeding and preventable infections, and emphasize patient‑centered dialogue to address concerns and protect infants.

via CNN|
#eye-ointment#health#hepatitis-b-vaccine
Birth Dose Backslide: Hepatitis B Vaccination Slumps in U.S. Hospitals
public-health1 month ago

Birth Dose Backslide: Hepatitis B Vaccination Slumps in U.S. Hospitals

A JAMA study of 12.4 million US newborns found the hepatitis B birth-dose rate dropped from 83.5% to 73.2% from 2023 to mid-2025, implying hundreds of thousands fewer babies vaccinated and potential rises in infant infections. The decline aligns with rising vaccine skepticism linked to the Covid era, and follows the CDC’s shift to shared decision-making for several vaccines, producing uneven state responses. Experts warn the US health system lacks the infrastructure to match more universal, registry-backed vaccination models seen in other countries.

via Vox|
#cdc#hepatitis-b#public-health
Measles resurges in the U.S. as vaccination gaps widen and misinformation spreads
health2 months ago

Measles resurges in the U.S. as vaccination gaps widen and misinformation spreads

The U.S. measles outbreak has grown to 664 cases in South Carolina and spread to several states, threatening the nation’s measles-elimination status as vaccination rates dip amid misinformation about vaccines; most infected are unvaccinated children, and experts warn the outbreak could worsen and fuel other preventable diseases, prompting renewed calls for vaccines, public-health outreach, and stricter school mandates to protect vulnerable populations.

via The Guardian|
#health#measles#outbreak
Most vaccine-hesitant Britons eventually get vaccinated, study finds
health2 months ago

Most vaccine-hesitant Britons eventually get vaccinated, study finds

A UK study analyzing over a million people via the REACT study linked to NHS records found about 65% of those who were hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines later received at least one dose. Hesitancy was more common in economically deprived areas, among the unemployed, and in those with lower education, but concerns about efficacy and side effects were the main drivers and could be alleviated with targeted information; distrust in medicine remains harder to overcome, and some experts question the findings’ applicability beyond the pandemic context.

via Nature|
#covid-19#health#public-health
Survey Finds Rising Vaccine Skepticism Among U.S. Parents Despite Public Health Support
health6 months ago

Survey Finds Rising Vaccine Skepticism Among U.S. Parents Despite Public Health Support

A Washington Post-KFF poll reveals that 1 in 6 American parents are delaying or skipping vaccines for their children, often due to distrust in the healthcare system, religious beliefs, or political affiliations, with higher rates among white, religious, Republican, and homeschooling families, raising concerns about potential outbreaks of preventable diseases.

via The Washington Post|
#demographics#health#parents
Senator Murray Warns Against RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Stance at UW Event
politics1 year ago

Senator Murray Warns Against RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Stance at UW Event

U.S. Senator Patty Murray has expressed strong concerns over the potential appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his anti-vaccine stance and its potential impact on public health. Kennedy, known for promoting debunked vaccine theories, could influence vaccine approval and funding for medical research if confirmed. Murray highlighted the importance of vaccines and bipartisan support for public health, warning that Kennedy's leadership could undermine vaccination efforts and public health research. The confirmation process may proceed without Democratic support due to a Republican Senate majority.

via The Seattle Times|
#health-and-human-services#patty-murray#politics