Dispelling Trump Administration Disinformation About the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Defend Public Health has filed an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit filed against RFK Jr. by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Public Health Association, and three other health organizations.

RFK Jr. is demolishing the US vaccine program and must be stopped.

Defend Public Health member Mary Canales, PhD, RN shares her thoughts on the attacks on public health, and why it is time for medical professionals to speak truth to power.

In comments submitted for consideration by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at its December 2025 meeting, DPH laid out the value of including hepatitis B vaccination during infancy. DPH urged the committee not to change the current hepatitis B vaccination protocol, which has proven safe and highly effective.