Consider This from NPR Trump is changing public health guidance. What's it mean for you?
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Sep 24, 2025 Jen Brull, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians, shares her insights on the rapidly changing landscape of public health under the Trump administration. She discusses the unsettling impact of questioning vaccine safety and the confusion it creates for doctors and patients alike. Brull emphasizes the importance of relying on credible evidence over speculation, and she advises families to engage in open conversations with their physicians. She also highlights AAFP's commitment to promoting evidence-based practices in navigating these challenging times.
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Federal Messaging Has Shifted On Vaccines
- The Trump administration has publicly questioned vaccine safety and autism causes, shifting long-standing federal positions.
- That rhetorical shift can upend trusted public health guidance and sow confusion for patients and doctors.
Speculation Can Harm Families
- Public speculation linking autism to parenting choices or pregnancy medications can create unjust guilt and stigma.
- People with autism and their families need compassion and evidence-based support, not blame.
How Federal Agencies Shape Clinical Guidance
- Federal agencies pool expert physician-scientists to evaluate large volumes of evidence and issue recommendations.
- Those centralized reviews historically help clinicians make consistent, evidence-based decisions for patients.