HHS bombarding parents with misinformation about vaccines will make numbers worse: Doctor

Vaccine Safety and Efficacy - COVID-19 vaccines were crucial in saving millions of lives in the US, including pediatric cases, offering parents a choice regarding vaccination [3] - The MMR vaccine has been safe and efficacious for decades, while the hepatitis B vaccine has led to a 99% decrease in the disease at the population level since its implementation [5] Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation - Growing distrust in vaccines among the American public is fueled by misinformation [6] - One in six (approximately 16.67%) American parents have delayed or skipped vaccine doses [9] - Concerns exist that a committee might share scientifically unsound information, potentially worsening vaccine hesitancy [6][9] Vaccine Policy and Access - States are forming consortia for vaccine policy, indicating a split in approaches [7] - American Health Insurance Plans will continue to support vaccines endorsed by the Advisory Committee before September 2025, basing coverage decisions on evidence [8] - The public questions the necessity of vaccine mandates due to pervasive myths and disinformation [8]