The Trump administration's upending of years of vaccine advice puts many pediatricians in a quandary. Some are steering patients away from the CDC to other authoritative websites, including their own.
The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.
'Harmful and irreversible'
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.
The FDA officials also pointed out that one study supporting the drug's use for autism was retracted earlier this year.