Australian health experts fear US vaccine scepticism is catching on as ‘anything Trump says filters through’

Australian health experts are concerned that a recent shift in vaccination advice in the US, driven by US President Donald Trump's comments, may be influencing public opinion in Australia. This shift involves a suggestion that children be vaccinated against fewer diseases, despite a lack of scientific evidence supporting this claim. The experts fear that this trend could undo decades of progress in public health and lead to a decline in vaccination rates.

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Vaccine scepticism in the US may influence Australian vaccination rates, potentially affecting public health. However, this does not have a direct impact on financial markets.

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