HHS Overhauls Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Recommending Fewer Shots

**New Childhood Vaccination Schedule Released by CDC** The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued updated vaccination guidelines for children, which reduce the number of recommended shots.

**New Childhood Vaccination Schedule Released by CDC**

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued updated vaccination guidelines for children, which reduce the number of recommended shots. The new recommendations prioritize vaccinations against 11 diseases that are considered to be the most serious infectious diseases.

Key Changes in the New Recommendations

• Vaccinations against measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), pneumococcal conjugate (pneumonia), and human papillomavirus (HPV) are still recommended for all children.
• Vaccinations against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal ACWY, meningococcal B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza are only recommended for children at higher risk of infection.

What This Means for Families

The CDC emphasizes that all vaccinations are still available to families who wish to receive them. Insurance companies will continue to cover all vaccinations, and parents must consult with a healthcare professional before administering certain vaccines, such as those against influenza, COVID-19, and rotavirus.

Expert Reaction

The new recommendations have received support from some medical professionals. Monique Yohanan, MD, a senior fellow for health policy at Independent Women, said that the new schedule is "a positive development" that preserves vaccines with clear herd immunity and community protective value.

Inderpal Randhawa, MD, a pediatrician and immunologist, noted that the new guidelines could restore confidence in some sectors of the population who had previously opted out of vaccination entirely.

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