Do You Trust the FDA and CDC?
In the United States, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) are two very important government agencies responsible for different aspects of public health. They regulate vaccines, food, medications and a host of other things that impact the health of the American people.
However, there are a lot of people that feel these agencies are not necessarily operating in the best interest of all Americans. And trust in them seems to be waning. From concern about vaccine safety to the host of food and medication recalls we have seen in recent years, many people are left wondering if the FDA and CDC are really doing what they were created to do.
How do you feel? Do you trust the FDA and CDC? Or are you questioning their motives and efficacy? Sound off in this poll and share your thoughts on the Cold and Flu Forum.
Comments
This poll was kind of hard to decide because, I do see where they each have value, but for the FDA, there’s a lot I don’t trust. For the CDC, I think what they measure is pretty limited, and in some respects it misses the mark (about what we need to know, not about their accuracy).
Maybe they just need to “get it”, much like many of us feel Obama “gets it” as compared with senior Washington politicians.
Regardless, I definitely trust the FDA LESS than CDC, that’s for sure.