Bhattacharya says "I trust the science" on childhood vaccines
Summary
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting CDC director, said he trusts the science behind vaccines and recommends that parents vaccinate their children against measles and other diseases. He emphasized the importance of children attending school and said outbreaks in several states have been controlled through vaccination efforts.Key Facts
- Measles cases have reached their highest level in 35 years in the US.
- Only 10 states have measles vaccination rates among kindergarteners above the 95% needed for herd immunity in 2024-2025.
- Dr. Bhattacharya supports standard childhood vaccines like measles and DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis).
- He vaccinated his own children and advises other parents to do the same to protect against preventable diseases.
- Bhattacharya criticized fear around sending children to school and said vaccination is the best way to protect them.
- Several recent measles outbreaks in states like South Carolina, Texas, Arizona, Utah, Virginia, and Pennsylvania have been addressed or are improving.
- The White House is working on an executive order related to childhood vaccines and autism, but details are not yet finalized.
- Bhattacharya said the causes of rising autism rates are complicated and do not have a simple explanation; he supports scientific research into the question.
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