Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces legal challenges over his efforts to limit vaccine eligibility and narrow immunization schedules, while a court case challenges childhood vaccine recommendations. Public trust in vaccines remains divided, with rising exemptions and political tensions influencing policy debates.

Utah has reported 602 measles cases, with 85% of those infected unvaccinated, as an ongoing outbreak continues to spread through preschools and elementary schools. The outbreak, which started last year, has led to hospitalizations and 19 new cases identified recently.