A recent KFF Health Tracking Poll reveals alarming trends in trust towards health recommendations from political figures. Less than half of U.S. adults trust President Trump and his appointed health leaders. Notably, Republicans show similar trust levels in Trump as they do in their own doctors. Overall, confidence in health institutions like the CDC and FDA has declined. Public attitudes toward vaccination remain robust yet show signs of waning, particularly among Republican parents, raising concerns for public health initiatives moving forward.
Fewer than half of U.S. adults trust health recommendations from Trump and his health picks, with a deep partisan divide on health information trust.
Trust in health professionals and agencies has declined across all demographics, showing a significant reach of mistrust that emerged during the pandemic.
While 85% trust their doctors, this represents a drop from 93%. Trust in CDC and FDA also fell, indicating waning confidence in health institutions.
Public sentiment towards vaccines is shifting, especially among Republican parents, with a decline noted in those keeping their children up to date with vaccines.
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