CDC recommends restricting access to the MMRV vaccine
12 hours ago
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- CDC advisory panel votes to update MMRV vaccine recommendations for children under 4 due to small risk of febrile seizures.
- MMRV vaccine not recommended for kids under 4; separate measles and varicella shots preferred for this age group.
- Panel voted 8-3 in favor of the change, with one abstention due to a conflict of interest.
- Existing vaccination schedule remains: two doses for measles, mumps, rubella (12-15 months and 4-6 years), varicella can be given at the same visit.
- No change for second dose; combination vaccines still allowed for children 4 and older.
- CDC acting director to make final decision on adoption; timing unclear.
- Recent ACIP member changes under Health Secretary Kennedy raise concerns about vaccine policy motives.
- New ACIP members include vaccine skeptics; some called for more studies on long-term measles vaccine effects.
- CDC data reaffirms small febrile seizure risk in young children after first MMRV dose, no risk in older kids.
- Critics argue revisiting long-standing policy undermines vaccine confidence.
- ACIP to vote Friday on delaying hepatitis B vaccine first dose to at least 1 month old (currently given at birth).
- Fall COVID-19 booster shots also under discussion.