WASHINGTON, DC — Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams is warning that vaccine misinformation remains widespread in the United States, even as most families continue following guidance from medical professionals. Adams pointed to new polling showing strong public support for doctor-recommended vaccinations, despite what he described as confusing and conflicting messages coming from federal health leadership.
A January 2025 survey by the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease found that nearly 90 percent of parents with children under 18 say they vaccinate based on guidance from their doctors. The poll also showed broad backing for ensuring FDA-approved vaccines are widely available and rising concern about declining childhood vaccination rates.
Speaking with NewsNation, Adams said many parents feel “overwhelmed” by shifting information and the rapid spread of false claims online. He specifically cited messaging from the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose public skepticism toward certain vaccines has drawn criticism from former health officials.
In October, Adams and five former surgeons general co-authored a Washington Post op-ed urging caution about policies promoted by HHS. Adams encouraged parents to rely on personal medical providers rather than online sources, especially as flu season and holiday gatherings approach.
He said vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to keep families healthy during the winter months.
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