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flag Americans trust career scientists more than political health leaders, favoring medical associations over federal agencies on issues like vaccine safety.

flag A February 2026 University of Pennsylvania poll shows 67% of Americans trust career scientists at federal health agencies, up from 43% who trust agency leaders, with only 38% trusting Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and 42% trusting CMS head Mehmet Oz. flag Confidence in the CDC dropped to 59% from 74% in 2024, while trust in independent groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics (77%) and American Medical Association exceeds that in federal bodies. flag Americans are more likely to follow medical associations’ guidance over federal recommendations, especially on vaccine safety, reflecting growing skepticism toward politically appointed health leaders.

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