The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a major review on Monday. U.S. pediatric vaccine schedulethe number of routine immunizations recommended for children is reduced.
Jim O’Neill, deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) who is acting CDC director, signed a memorandum of decision accepting the comprehensive scientific findings, the CDC said in a statement. Evaluation ordered by President Donald Trump In December.
The assessment examined childhood immunization practices in 20 similarly developed countries and found that the United States was also a “world outlier” in terms of the number of diseases covered by routine immunizations. Pediatric vaccine schedule Total number of recommended doses.
The assessment also concluded that the United States does not achieve high vaccination rates compared to countries that recommend fewer vaccines.
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“President Trump has directed us to examine how other developed countries are protecting children and take action where they are improving,” the Secretary of Health and Human Services said. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a statement.
“After a thorough review of the evidence, we are aligning America’s childhood vaccine schedule with international consensus, while strengthening transparency and informed consent,” President Kennedy said. “This decision protects children, respects families, and rebuilds trust. Public health. ”
Under the updated framework, the CDC will continue to classify vaccines into three categories: that is, those recommended for all children, those recommended for specific high-risk groups, and those based on common clinical decision-making.
Vaccines recommended for all children include protection against measles, mumps, rubella, polio, pertussis, tetanus, diphtheria, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), pneumococcal disease, human papillomavirus (HPV), and chickenpox.
According to the CDC, all vaccines recommended by the CDC will continue to be fully covered at no cost.
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HHS leaders said the changes are aimed at rebuilding trust in public health agencies after the coronavirus pandemic eroded trust.
kennedy spoke The change, made during remarks at the White House, was positioned as part of a broader effort to address declining vaccination compliance.
“Public health only works if people trust,” Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty McCulley said in a statement.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
