A coalition of 15 US states is suing to block reforms to the childhood vaccine schedule introduced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., arguing the changes could harm public health and increase costs for state governments. The lawsuit, according to Bloomberg report, claims Kennedy’s restructuring of a key federal vaccine advisory panel and subsequent revisions to recommended childhood immunizations were unlawful. States say changes could increase disease and costs California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned that weakening confidence in vaccines could have broad consequences. Doctors, medical associations and public health experts have criticized the changes as potentially dangerous. Court decision pending The states are seeking a ruling that would block implementation of the changes and restore the previous advisory framework.

Source: Mint February 25, 2026 02:02 UTC