US insurers’ move to back vaccines sends ‘powerful’ message about safety of shots, experts say
Summary
A group of US health insurers announced they will keep covering routine vaccines through 2027, showing their support for the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. This comes as President Trump’s administration explores changes to vaccine recommendations, which has raised concerns among public health experts and led to legal challenges.Key Facts
- US insurers, represented by the national group AHIP, will continue covering routine vaccines through 2027.
- This decision follows a previous policy extending coverage through 2026.
- There have been nearly 2,000 measles cases this year and high rates of whooping cough last year due to lower vaccination rates.
- President Trump signed an executive order to review US childhood vaccine schedules, claiming the US recommends more vaccines than other similar countries.
- A judge halted recent changes to vaccine recommendations due to concerns over the committee members’ selection process, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics sued to pause changes to the vaccine schedule and opposes vaccine restrictions.
- Experts say the insurers’ decision signals confidence in vaccines’ safety and cost benefits compared to treating preventable illnesses.
- Vaccine restrictions are politically unpopular, and Trump’s advisers warned against anti-vaccine messaging before the November midterm elections.
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