Medical Economics October 17, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Vaccine safety and policy, especially for childhood immunizations, are increasingly prominent in healthcare discussions.
- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is leading initiatives to address vaccine safety and autism spectrum disorder research.
- Public pronouncements and policy debates are influencing patient perceptions and concerns in medical consultations.
- A survey by Medical Economics shows that patients are increasingly aware of public health discussions, affecting their attitudes.
Patients are paying attention, but not all messages are true.
Vaccine development, safety and efficacy gained new heights of public attention during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It turns out, that was just the beginning. Vaccine safety and policy — especially for childhood shots — have...







