HHS removed several vaccines from the CDC's childhood-recommendation list, enabling Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to alter vaccine policy unilaterally.
The U.S. now recommends 11 routine childhood vaccines, adding consultations for six previously recommended shots (including rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza) and maintains insurer coverage.
CDC vaccine recommendations face political pressure, with imminent changes to the childhood schedule and potential weakening of newborn Hepatitis B vaccination.