Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Survey: Vaccine Hesitancy on Rise Among US Parents
A recent survey shows that about one in six parents in the US are not giving their kids all the recommended shots.
This is happening because some parents worry about side effects from the vaccines or don't trust health officials.
Also, some parents get wrong information on social media.
Health experts are worried because skipping vaccines can cause diseases like measles and polio to come back.
They recommend sharing correct information and having open conversations to help parents feel confident about vaccinating their kids.
A survey found 16% of US parents are skipping routine childhood vaccinations.
The survey was conducted by The Washington Post and Kaiser Family Foundation.
Reasons cited include fear of side effects and distrust in health agencies.
Insufficient vaccination rates could lead to resurgence of preventable diseases.
Experts recommend enhancing information and transparency to rebuild trust.
- Who
- US parents
- What
- Skipping routine childhood vaccinations
- When
- Recent survey
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Concerns about vaccine safety, distrust, misinformation
Pro-Vaccine
Anti-Vaccine
Safety and Efficacy
Pro-Vaccine
Vaccines are safe, effective, and prevent serious diseases.
Anti-Vaccine
Vaccines have dangerous side effects and may not be effective.
Trust in Authorities
Pro-Vaccine
Health agencies provide reliable information and should be trusted.
Anti-Vaccine
Health agencies cannot be trusted, and they are withholding important information.
- Percentage of Parents Skipping Vaccines
- 16%
- Organizations Involved
- The Washington Post, Kaiser Family Foundation
- Vaccines Protect Against
- Measles, mumps, rubella, and polio
- Common Concerns
- Fear of side effects, distrust in health agencies, misinformation
- Groups with Higher Hesitancy
- Religious, homeschooling, young parents, Republicans
