"A federal vaccine advisory committee made of members hand-picked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommended in an 8-3 vote on Thursday that the combined measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine should not be given before age four, citing long-known evidence that shows a slightly increased risk for febrile seizures in that age group. Experts say that while frightening, febrile seizures-which are uncommon after vaccination-are usually short-lived and harmless,"
"Known as the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, the group provides recommendations to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine usage. These recommendations are typically adopted by CDC and have an impact on state vaccine requirements for school, insurance coverage of vaccines, and pharmacy access-something at least one member of the panel seemed to be unaware of."
An ACIP panel voted 8-3 to recommend that the combined measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine not be administered before age four, citing evidence of a slightly increased risk of febrile seizures in younger children. Febrile seizures after vaccination are uncommon, typically short-lived and harmless, but the change could reduce parental access to a combined vaccine option and potentially lower immunization rates for measles, mumps and rubella. ACIP recommendations inform CDC policy, state school vaccine requirements, insurance coverage and pharmacy access. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced ACIP membership and has altered vaccine policy and Covid-19 vaccine eligibility.
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