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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ali Swenson

US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

Health HHS Year in Review - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.

Officials said the overhaul to the federal vaccine schedule won’t result in any families losing access or insurance coverage for vaccines, but medical experts slammed the move, saying it could lead to reduced uptake of important vaccinations and increase disease.

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