“We are aligning the US childhood vaccine schedule with international consensus while strengthening transparency and informed consent,” Kennedy said in a statement. Officials said coverage in private plans, Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Programme wouldn’t be affected by the new recommendations. The first category includes vaccines recommended for all children, such as to protect against measles and polio and whooping cough. The second category encompasses vaccines recommended for certain high-risk groups or populations, such as RSV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningitis. Danish health officials also questioned the US following its lead.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 05, 2026 20:58 UTC