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CDC staff 'blindsided' as child vaccine schedule unilaterally overhauled

4 months ago
  • #public health
  • #vaccines
  • #CDC
  • The Trump administration recommended fewer vaccines for children without consulting career scientists.
  • CDC vaccine experts were surprised by a top deputy's unilateral decision to change the childhood immunization schedule.
  • U.S. health officials narrowed the list of routine childhood vaccines, raising concerns about weakened disease protections.