The CDC has revised the childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11 without new supporting science, amid political pressure to align with peer countries like Denmark, which has a more limited schedule and universal healthcare. Experts warn that this change could lead to increased illness in children, especially in the U.S. where healthcare and parental leave are less comprehensive, potentially resulting in more disease outbreaks and health disparities. Several states are rejecting the new guidelines, and there is concern that reduced vaccination could cause a rise in preventable illnesses like rotavirus, which has been largely eradicated in the U.S.
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 US has revised its childhood vaccine schedule, now recommending fewer vaccines for flu, hepatitis A and B, and RSV, aligning with peer countries, and bypassing the usual approval process, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s initiatives.
The CDC has overhauled the childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, aligning more closely with Denmark's approach, citing efforts to restore public trust post-pandemic, though experts criticize the lack of transparency and potential risks of reduced vaccination coverage.
RFK Jr. attempted to promote a reduced childhood vaccine schedule based on Denmark's model but canceled a planned press conference due to legal and political concerns, highlighting ongoing debates over vaccine policies in the U.S.
The US Department of Health and Human Services plans to revise the childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, aligning more closely with Denmark's system, amid political and health debates about vaccine safety and efficacy, with some experts criticizing the move as superficial or ideologically driven.
RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisory board will review the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, focusing on measles and Hepatitis B shots, which could influence vaccine recommendations, insurance coverage, and exemptions. The review comes after recent changes in the advisory panel and ongoing debates about vaccine safety and efficacy, especially concerning COVID vaccines and the role of medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics.
A newly appointed federal advisory panel, under the influence of RFK Jr., plans to scrutinize the safety and timing of childhood vaccines, including revisiting long-settled questions, amid concerns about conflicts of interest and public trust in health institutions.
A newly appointed CDC vaccine advisory panel, with members appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., plans to review and scrutinize the childhood vaccine schedule, raising concerns about potential changes to long-standing vaccine recommendations amid debates over vaccine safety and timing.
