PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – A lack of confidence in vaccines and health misinformation continues to grow.
A survey of 1,500 adults found Americans are less likely to consider it safe to get the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella, as well as vaccines for pneumonia and Covid, than they were prior to the pandemic.
The share of adults who don’t think approved vaccines are safe has nearly doubled since April 2021 increasing from 9% to 16%.
The director of the study said the rhetoric surrounding Covid vaccination increased acceptance of misinformation and decreased confidence in vaccines.
LOCAL WALK FOR MARFAN SYNDROME THIS WEEKEND.
It’s that time of year again to up your gym shows and get ready for the 2024 South Florida Marfan walk.
The event is focused on raising money for research into this relatively rare but potentially deadly genetic condition that affects the heart.
“Marfan syndrome was something we started to develop a genetic test for and now we know, there’s a constellation of symptoms, people tend to be double jointed they tend to have long arms, they tend to be much taller thinner, they may not have a normal breast bone, it might be a little concave,” said HCA Florida Mercy Hospital Cardiologist Dr. Allan Stewart.
For more information on how to participate and support the effort go to: https://give.marfan.org/event/2024-south-florida-walk-for-victory/e510316
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION CRITICIZES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION
The American Lung Association has called out the Biden administration for dragging its feet on a proposed ban of menthol cigarettes and cigars.
A report released on Jan. 24 of last year said failing to finalize the menthol ban will result in more death and disease caused by smoking, especially among black smokers who are disproportionately more likely to smoke menthols.
Researchers estimate that a ban on menthol cigarettes would save about 654,000 lives over the next 40 years.