The CDC has announced that it will cease recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children and pregnant women, a shift highlighted by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He criticized the previous administration's push for vaccinations, claiming a lack of supporting data. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary echoed this sentiment, stating there is currently no evidence suggesting a necessity for the vaccine in healthy children. This announcement follows a recent indication from health officials to restrict access to the COVID-19 booster, which remains advised for elderly and vulnerable groups.
Last year, the Biden administration urged healthy children to get yet another COVID shot despite the lack of any critical data to support the repeat booster strategy in children.
There's no evidence that healthy kids need it today and most countries have stopped recommending it for children.
The move comes one week after top health officials signaled that they planned to tighten access to the COVID-19 booster shot, which is still recommended for elderly and at-risk populations.
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