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Summary

Donald Trump plans to discuss potentially ending childhood vaccination programs with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his nominee for Health and Human Services.

Trump expressed openness to revisiting vaccine policies, citing concerns about autism rates, despite scientific consensus debunking links between vaccines and autism.

Critics warn reducing vaccinations could lead to outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles.

Kennedy, known for questioning vaccine safety, would oversee the CDC if confirmed.

Public health experts remain concerned about the implications.

  • mired_sight@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
    12·
    13 days ago

    So, what do we DO? Quick vacations abroad to get vaccines and prevent our kids from dying? Or just accept life as long as possible before the 2027 polio outbreak causes a lovely descent into chaos?

    • WhatSay@slrpnk.netEnglish
      6·
      13 days ago

      Much like women seeking health care across state lines, it may be required to travel to another state for vaccinations, and depending on supply and cost, perhaps traveling to another country would be practical.

      As for outbreaks, either wear a mask and avoid crowds, or have a passport and find a country not embracing insanity.

      • mired_sight@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
        1·
        12 days ago

        … have a passport and find a country not embracing insanity.

        I can’t imagine any country is super excited for American refugees

        • WhatSay@slrpnk.netEnglish
          1·
          12 days ago

          Yeah, most of the world has decided they don’t like refugees. Best bet is probably to pretend to be a tourist.