STAT January 14, 2026
Public health will have less vaccination data when it is most needed
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention bypassed established processes and unilaterally revised the immunization schedule, reducing the recommended number of routine childhood vaccinations from 17 to 11. It now recommends only children at high risk and children who consult a provider should receive vaccines that protect against certain serious diseases, including influenza, hepatitis A and B, and RSV. The Trump administration has the audacity to suggest this change will strengthen transparency and rebuild trust in public health. This abrupt policy shift has rightfully triggered a backlash from physicians, public health experts, families, and others.
But another alarming change has received far less attention. In late December,...
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