In Gallup’s July 1–21 survey (n=1,010; ±4 pts), just 40% of U.S. adults say it’s “extremely important” for parents to vaccinate their children—down from 58% in 2019 and 64% in 2001. The “extremely/very important” share has fallen from 94% in 2001 to 69% today. Republicans account for most of the […]
“US CDC panel recommends flu shots free from thimerosal”
Mercury-free flu shots are now officially recommended for all adults in the United States, following a vote by the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel. In a 5–1 decision—with one abstention—the panel urged that all flu vaccinations be administered in single-dose, mercury-free flu shot forms that do not contain the preservative thimerosal. […]