Protests, Vaccine Governance, and Overdose Trends

This chapter explores escalating protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles and a shake-up in vaccine advisory governance that has alarmed the public health community. It covers the implications of the removal of all members from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and its potential impact on vaccine policy amid a measles outbreak. Additionally, the chapter highlights a significant decline in overdose fatalities among young people, indicating a positive shift in drug-related deaths.