In today's TeamPeds Policy Perspective, Dr. Rankin discusses new nominations, the Trump Administration's public health workforce reductions, and more. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for weekly updates on policy issues affecting pediatric health care. For NAPNAP's official statement on workforce reductions, head to napnap.org/napnap-official-statement-urges-trump-administration-to-cease-elimination-of-hhs-programs-and-staff/ (fb)

The termination of $11.4 billion in federal funding by the CDC has affected vaccination efforts across the US. While a federal judge temporarily blocked the cuts last week, many of the organizations that receive the funds said they must proceed as though they’re gone, raising concerns amid a resurgence of measles, a rise in vaccine hesitancy, and growing distrust of public health agencies. Health officials warn that without robust immunization programs, measles and other preventable diseases may continue to spread. Full story: https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/vaccine-clinics-canceled-measles-surge-federal-funding-cuts/? (fb)