All articles tagged with #vaccination controversy
The US Department of Health and Human Services has revised the childhood vaccine schedule, recommending fewer vaccines and emphasizing shared decision-making for some, sparking debate among health officials, medical organizations, and parents about the safety, effectiveness, and implications of these changes.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has lost several federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services due to misalignment with the current administration's priorities, leading to concerns about impacts on child health programs and ongoing legal disputes over vaccination policies and public health guidance.
The hepatitis B vaccine for newborns is under scrutiny as some GOP senators and RFK Jr. question its safety and necessity, despite evidence showing it prevents lifelong infections and reduces healthcare costs. The debate is influenced by changes in CDC advisory committees and concerns about testing accuracy and vaccine policy implications.