March 10, 2025

In Rural Texas, a Measles Outbreak Hasn’t Swayed Vaccine Skeptics

(Wall Street Journal) – Despite a child’s death, residents say personal choice—not public-health policy—should guide their decisions Gaines County exemplifies pockets of America where antivaccine sentiment has surged, fueled by deepening distrust in the U.S. government after the pandemic. With … Read More



 
 

March 7, 2025

Exclusive: US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say

(Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a large study into potential connections between vaccines and autism, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, despite extensive scientific research that has disproven or failed to … Read More



 
 

March 7, 2025

Canada is seeing one of the largest measles outbreaks in years. Here’s how to keep your family safe

(Toronto Star) – Canadians need to make sure they’re vaccinated against measles, especially before travelling over March break, said Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer in a statement Thursday. “As we move through spring break travel season, I am … Read More



 
 

February 18, 2025

Abortion May Be Controversial—Supporting Children and Families Need Not Be

(JAMA) – In this issue of JAMA, 2 articles characterize the impact of recent state abortion restrictions. Applying observational causal inference methods, the authors estimate a 1.7% increase in birth rates from abortion restrictions in affected states (corresponding to about 22 000 excess … Read More