Why Doctors Say Rates Are Rising in U.S.

U.S. health officials and experts are expressing concern over rising rates of vaccine-preventable diseases as vaccination coverage declines. The report notes a shift in federal vaccination schedules under the current administration.
Why it matters
The debate over vaccination schedules and public trust in health institutions has significant implications for national public health outcomes.
Measles is a significant concern amid ongoing outbreaks in the United States, but concerns about whooping cough , rotavirus , and other diseases are also mounting.
The article balances the administration's policy changes with critical perspectives from medical experts.
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