Political polarization drives surge in anti-vaccine legislation across the US

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260717/Political-polarization-drives-surge-in-anti-vaccine-legislation-across-the-US.aspx Despite overwhelming evidence on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine hesitancy intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic and has fueled skepticism towards other life-saving vaccines for children, adults, and pets. A new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers has revealed another worrying trend: the antivaccine sentiment once reserved for individual beliefs and public discourse has transformed into actual legislation across the US that could undermine vaccine uptake and pose a threat to the public's health.