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Media diets shape vaccine beliefs, Johns Hopkins study finds
health1 month ago

Media diets shape vaccine beliefs, Johns Hopkins study finds

A Johns Hopkins study of 2,970 U.S. adults finds that regular consumption of 'new right' media outlets is linked to more than double the likelihood of vaccine hesitancy, with hesitant individuals also more likely to rely on non-authoritative health sources and online influencers; the research notes physician information as a protective factor and calls for health communicators to address where people get vaccine information as measles cases rise.

via Johns Hopkins University|
#health#measles#media-consumption
Romania's vaccination collapse fuels EU's worst measles outbreak
health1 month ago

Romania's vaccination collapse fuels EU's worst measles outbreak

Romania is driving the EU’s worst measles outbreak due to sharply falling vaccination rates, with 87% of 2024 EU cases there and gaps in the two-dose MMR schedule. Barriers such as poverty, medical deserts, bureaucratic hurdles and misinformation mean many children miss vaccines despite parental intent, prompting calls for expanded vaccination access and government commitment to public health to avert another surge.

via The Guardian|
#health#measles#public-health
Hib Vaccination Dip Triggers Public Health Concern
health1 month ago

Hib Vaccination Dip Triggers Public Health Concern

CDC data show Hib vaccination rates fell from 78.8% in 2019 to 77.6% in 2021, prompting concerns that a potentially deadly bacterial infection could rise if hesitancy persists; Hib vaccines are highly effective (over 95%), and experts urge timely vaccination and awareness of household prophylaxis and treatment options for infected children.

via Women's Health|
#cdc#health#hib
Rising hesitancy extends to newborn vitamin K, eye ointment, and vaccines
health2 months 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-health2 months 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
health4 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
health4 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
health8 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