Vaccines
“Not in the Best Interests of Child Health” - RFK Jr.’s New Vaccine Schedule Tanks CDC Credibility
Contagion found hundreds of pediatric offices in all 50 states and DC that are rejecting RFK Jr.’s new vaccine schedule.
Justin Gero
Public Health Communications
Media
“Warfare” is the Most Realistic Depiction of Concussions and Brain Injuries on Film
Warfare is an unglamorous lesson in the trauma and horror of war, and a rare look at the effects and consequences of concussions and TBIs.
Politics
America’s “Immigration Enforcement” Is Killing Us, and Healthcare Cuts Are Paying for It
ICE is murdering people in the streets and detention centers, and they're pillaging your healthcare to pay for it.
Mental Health
Trump Admin. Reverses $2 Billion Cuts to Behavioral Health After Fierce 24-Hour Backlash
Devastating cuts to over 2,000 organizations were reversed in less than a day thanks to strong pushback from activists and lawmakers.
Mental Health
Trump Admin. Abruptly Slashes Funding for Addiction, Homelessness, and Mental Health
The news hit the public health community like a shockwave, instantly shuttering lifesaving services and leaving many more people out of work.
Vaccines
“Dangerous and Unnecessary;” How Health Leaders Are Reacting to CDC’s New Vaccine Schedule
RFK Jr. abruptly changed the number of recommended vaccines for children from 17 to 11, which health experts have called "dangerous and unnecessary."
Public Health Is in Crisis, Better Media Is Part of the Solution
Public health is in crisis. Media that advances science is a part of the solution. Contagion focuses on public health at the intersection of media and politics.