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Vaccine Skepticism Grows Amid Polarized Public Opinion

4/14/2026

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promotes vaccine skepticism, fueling a national debate on vaccine safety.
A POLITICO poll shows 60% of Republicans favor fewer vaccines, versus 30% of Democrats.
The poll also finds 41% support mandatory vaccines for schoolchildren.
Experts warn misinformation and political polarization are eroding public trust in science and complicating efforts to address vaccine hesitancy.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promotes vaccine skepticism, fueling a national debate on vaccine safety.
A POLITICO poll shows 60% of Republicans favor fewer vaccines, versus 30% of Democrats.
The poll also finds 41% support mandatory vaccines for schoolchildren.
Experts warn misinformation and political polarization are eroding public trust in science and complicating efforts to address vaccine hesitancy.