In a significant move that could shape the future of childhood vaccinations in the US, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order recognizing a scientific assessment by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a guiding framework for the federal government. The order, issued on Friday, instructs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to review the HHS assessment and clinical data to update the recommended vaccination schedule for children and adolescents. This development comes as vaccination policies continue to be a topic of debate, with some parents and medical professionals advocating for a more cautious approach to vaccination. The updated schedule could have far-reaching implications for public health and the way vaccines are administered in the US.
Executive order recognizes health department assessment as guide for federal government for childhood vaccinesDonald Trump signed an executive order acknowledging a recent scientific assessment by the Department of Health and Human Services on childhood vaccines as a guide for the federal government, the White House said on Friday.The order directs the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to review the HHS assessment and clinical data to update the vaccines schedule for children and adolescents, according to the text of the order. Continue reading...
