Australian health experts fear US vaccine scepticism is catching on as ‘anything Trump says filters through’
Australian health experts are concerned that US vaccine skepticism, fueled by Donald Trump's rhetoric and policies, is influencing public health attitudes in Australia. The warning follows a decline in childhood immunization rates and concerns over the appointment of vaccine-skeptic officials in the US.
Experts say the effects of Donald Trump’s rhetoric are already being seen in Australia, with more and more parents having concerns about vaccination. Photograph: Phanie/Sipa Press/Alamy Experts say the effects of Donald Trump’s rhetoric are already being seen in Australia, with more and more parents having concerns about vaccination. Photograph: Phanie/Sipa Press/Alamy Health Australian health experts fear US vaccine scepticism is catching on as ‘anything Trump says filters through’ Australia records 3% fall in one-year-olds fully immunised against hepatitis B as downward trend continues, expert says
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