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Rising anti-vaccine sentiment in U.S. will exact heavy toll overseas

Last updated: August 4, 2025 5:25 pm
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Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist and founder of the Gates Foundation, recently expressed concern about the growing vaccine skepticism in the United States. During a discussion at a STAT event in Cambridge, Mass., Gates highlighted the potential impact of vaccine skepticism on a global scale, emphasizing that the exporting of anti-vaccine claims from the U.S. could result in a higher death toll internationally than domestically. He also warned that this skepticism could hinder efforts to eradicate diseases like measles permanently.

In developing countries, where children’s health is often more fragile than in wealthier nations, measles infections can have a much higher mortality rate. Gates pointed out that the Gates Foundation has been funding research on a combined vaccine for polio, malaria, and measles, with the goal of delivering it through a patch instead of an injection. The hope is that by targeting measles for eradication, the virus could be eliminated worldwide.

While smallpox is the only human disease to have been eradicated so far, efforts to eradicate polio have been ongoing for nearly four decades, with the Gates Foundation playing a leading role in funding these initiatives. However, the rise of vaccine resistance, fueled by misinformation linking vaccines to conditions like autism, poses a significant challenge to achieving measles eradication.

Gates also addressed the issue of polio eradication, noting that only two countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan, have yet to halt the transmission of polio viruses. Despite the challenges, Gates believes that polio eradication is still achievable and emphasized the importance of continued investment in this effort to prevent thousands of children from being paralyzed annually.

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Regarding the significant cuts in aid funding by the U.S. government, Gates expressed optimism that these decisions may eventually be reversed. He emphasized the importance of advocating for the restoration of funding to support global health initiatives and underscored the vital role that international aid plays in addressing health challenges around the world.

In conclusion, Gates reaffirmed his commitment to advancing global health and emphasized the importance of combating vaccine skepticism to protect vulnerable populations and work towards the eradication of preventable diseases like measles and polio.

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