Summary
President Donald Trump's CDC has reduced the number of vaccines recommended for children. This decision has concerned leading medical groups, as vaccination rates are decreasing, and diseases are rising. The American Medical Association criticizes the lack of scientific review and transparency in the policy change.
Key Facts
- The CDC, under President Trump, removed recommendations for four vaccines for children: rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A.
- US vaccination rates are falling, and preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough are increasing.
- The CDC made the changes without the usual external expert review process.
- Secretary of Health Robert F Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic, approved the changes.
- The American Medical Association opposes the decision, citing lack of evidence and transparency.
- The changes reflect that children should only receive these vaccines if they are at high risk or if advised by doctors.
- States set school vaccine requirements, but CDC recommendations usually influence these decisions.
