DIThe Distraction Index

#health_policy

7 events across 6 weeks

3Damage
1Hype
3Noise
21.7Avg Dmg
21.9Avg Hype
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
DMG2026-02-24
15 States Sue HHS Over Vaccine Schedule Revisions
Judicial/Legal Actionmulti state · broad
Damage
28.1
Hype
20.5
WEEK 56Jan 18 – 24
DMG2026-01-23
US Completes Withdrawal from World Health Organization
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
49.6
Hype
32.8
WEEK 53Dec 28 – Jan 3
NOISE2026-01-01
Multiple States Implement SNAP Bans on Soda and Candy
Policy Changemulti state · moderate
Damage
12.5
Hype
21.5
WEEK 47Nov 16 – 22
NOISE2025-11-21
Republican Criticizes Trump Administration Over Vaccine Policy
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.8
WEEK 22May 25 – 31
DMG2025-05-30
RFK Jr. Denies Cuts to Scientific Research While Slashing Staff and Funding
Information Operationfederal · moderate
Damage
26.5
Hype
23.7
NOISE2025-05-30
White House to Correct Errors in MAHA Report
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
6.5
Hype
13.1
WEEK 5Jan 26 – Feb 1
HYPE2025-02-01
Trump Administration Purges Federal Health Agency Websites
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
28.9
Hype
31.9