Summary
President Trump has asked health officials to review U.S. childhood vaccination guidelines and compare them with those of other developed countries. This move follows a decision by an advisory panel to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns. The aim is to potentially update the U.S. vaccine schedule in line with global best practices.
Key Facts
- President Trump is reviewing U.S. vaccination schedules for children.
- The review will compare U.S. guidelines with those from other developed countries.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads the advisory panel on vaccines.
- The CDC panel decided to end the recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine for all babies.
- Some medical groups oppose the CDC panel's decision, calling it reckless.
- Trump claims the current U.S. immunization schedule is too extensive.
- The U.S. schedule is more comprehensive than those in many European countries.
- Critics worry the changes could undermine public trust in vaccines.
