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Right-wing media doubles hesitancy; Utah measles hits 607 cases

4/28/2026

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A Johns Hopkins survey found that U.S. adults who rely on right-leaning media have twice the odds of vaccine hesitancy.
The hesitant group was younger, less educated, lower-income, and more often racial minorities.
Many also obtained health information from social-media influencers and the Children’s Health Defense nonprofit.
Utah’s measles outbreak has reached 607 cases, including 514 unvaccinated people, while national vaccination coverage is 93%, below the 95% herd-immunity threshold.

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Story summary

A Johns Hopkins survey found that U.S. adults who rely on right-leaning media have twice the odds of vaccine hesitancy.
The hesitant group was younger, less educated, lower-income, and more often racial minorities.
Many also obtained health information from social-media influencers and the Children’s Health Defense nonprofit.
Utah’s measles outbreak has reached 607 cases, including 514 unvaccinated people, while national vaccination coverage is 93%, below the 95% herd-immunity threshold.