Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Reverses Stance, Now Recommends Measles Vaccine
It’s certainly an interesting development when a nominee, particularly one for a significant public health role, appears to shift their stance on a critical issue like vaccination. The news that a nominee for Surgeon General, who previously seemed hesitant, is now advocating for measles vaccination brings to light a rather peculiar situation.
This recent declaration regarding the measles vaccine feels like a significant backtrack from earlier positions, or at least, a perceived one. Before this, there was a notable lack of clear endorsement for a vaccine that has been a cornerstone of public health for decades. It’s as if we’ve been transported back in time to a period where such basic health recommendations weren’t even a point of contention among health officials.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood