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This week has begun amid confusion surrounding several critical issues. Are the recent recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) a minor adjustment or a significant departure from established vaccine policies? Is the government headed for a shutdown? And does President Biden’s $100,000 fee for highly-skilled visa applicants impact physicians? Let’s untangle these matters together, and don’t hesitate to add to the discussion by sending news tips to [emailprotected] or reach out to John_Wilkerson.07 on Signal.
First, Trump’s Autism Announcement
An event held at the White House regarding the increasing rates of autism has raised alarms among experts about the potential erosion of vaccine trust. During this event, Trump elaborated on his skepticism towards certain vaccines, suggesting they pose risks without providing any substantiated evidence. He proposed an overhaul in the vaccination schedule for children, which has sparked significant concern regarding the implication that vaccines may be unsafe in their current administration, as reported by Daniel Payne, Anil Oza, and Chelsea Cirruzzo.
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John Wilkerson is a Washington correspondent for STAT, covering the political landscape of healthcare. He also authors the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter.
