NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya says "I trust the science" on childhood vaccines amid measles outbreak

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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, NIH Director, trusts the science behind childhood vaccines.
Measles cases have reached their highest levels in 35 years, prompting parental concern.
Bhattacharya strongly recommends parents vaccinate their children against preventable diseases like measles.
He believes it is a 'tremendous mistake' to make parents fear sending children to school due to the presence of unvaccinated children.
Public trust in health institutions has been eroded, and Bhattacharya advocates for open discussion without political interference.
Only 10 states met the 95% herd immunity threshold for measles coverage among kindergarteners in the 2024-2025 school year.
Bhattacharya highlighted successful efforts to address measles outbreaks in various states, including South Carolina, Texas, Arizona, Utah, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
He acknowledged the ongoing focus on the rise in autism and the complexity of its causes, stating that the link to vaccines is not a simple answer and can deter scientific inquiry.
The White House is reportedly drafting an executive order on childhood vaccines and autism.

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