AAFP released a statement on Wednesday, September 10, for a call to action to the President to reconsider the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr, ability and role to serve.
People trust their personal physicians to tell them the truth about health information, including vaccines, and that trust has remains consistently high even as misinformation spreads.
But, trust in national public health systems is declining with fewer and fewer people trusting government agencies like the CDC to provide reliable information on vaccines. The AAFP has seen an alarming decline in confidence among the American public:
The majority of Americans believe vaccines are safe and want to make decisions that keep them and their loved ones safe. They deserve a Secretary of Health and Human Services with the same beliefs and commitment.
Family physicians can continue to make a difference everyday by having quality, evidence-based conversations with their patients. Join in on the conversation and tell your members of Congress why safeguarding vaccine access and science-backed decision-making is critical in this AAFP Speak Out: Defend Vaccine Science and Public Health.
To learn more about the AAFP's Vaccine and Immunization Advocacy: Vaccines and Immunizations | AAFP
The AAFP has consistently and repeatedly spoken out against actions taken to undermine the rigor and integrity of the public health system, and physicians can reference past statements here:
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