Tag: Immunization
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RFK Jr. Casts Doubt on Key Vaccine as CDC Shrinks Schedule
Background: A major shift in the childhood vaccine schedule In a move that drew immediate attention from health officials and parents alike, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a reduction in the number of vaccines it recommends for children. The change marks an unprecedented reset of the standard immunization timetable and has…
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This Week in Science: Runaway Black Hole, Casablanca Ancestor Found, and Vaccine Schedule Changes
Overview: A Week of Breakthroughs in Space, Anthropology, and Public Health This week’s science headlines span the vast reaches of the cosmos to the intimate depths of human history, with telescope-powered observations, a surprising archaeological find in Morocco, and a real-world update to vaccine timing. From a runaway supermassive black hole fleeing its galaxy to…
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Goats and Soda: CDC Cuts Down on Childhood Vaccines — Hepatitis B at Birth Highlighted
Overview: A significant shift in the childhood immunization schedule In a move described by public health officials as unprecedented, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reduced the total number of vaccines recommended for all children. This policy change, announced on a Monday, alters the standard immunization schedule that families have followed for…
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Goats and Soda Explains: CDC Cuts Back on Childhood Vaccines
Overview: A landmark shift in the childhood vaccine schedule In a move that surprised doctors and parents alike, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an unprecedented reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The decision, disclosed on Monday, simplifies the vaccine schedule by eliminating several doses and consolidating recommendations.…
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Goats and Soda: CDC Trims Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
New CDC Guidance Signals a Shift in Childhood Immunization The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced an unprecedented adjustment to the recommended vaccine schedule for children. In a move that caught many families and pediatricians by surprise, the agency streamlined the list of vaccines it advises all children receive. The change is drawing…
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Merck Statement on U.S. Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Merck Reaffirms Commitment to Immunization Safety Rahway, N.J., Jan. 8, 2026 — Merck today reaffirmed its dedication to the safety and well-being of children as discussions continue around the U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule. The company emphasized that protecting the health of every child is a shared responsibility among health care providers, parents, and…
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Merck Statement on the U.S. Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Merck Reaffirms Commitment to Safe, Effective Vaccination for Children Rahway, N.J., Jan. 8, 2026 — Merck today reaffirms its commitment to protecting the health and safety of children and adolescents by supporting the U.S. Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. In partnership with health care providers and families, Merck emphasizes that vaccines play a vital role…
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Maryland Bill Targets State Over Vaccine Schedule Amid CDC Changes
What the bill proposes A Maryland bill currently under consideration would allow the state to establish its own vaccination schedule for children, potentially diverging from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The proposal emerges as lawmakers react to recent CDC revisions that reshuffled routine immunizations. Supporters argue that a Maryland-specific schedule…
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Maryland Bill Could Bypass the Federal Vaccine Schedule
Overview: What the Maryland bill proposes A new bill in Maryland proposes that the state government could bypass the federal vaccine schedule when determining immunization requirements for children. The proposal arrives after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently upended the closely watched list of routine shots, prompting questions about how states should…
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Colorado Keeps Its Vaccine Schedule: Six Immunizations for Kids Despite Federal Guideline Shifts
Colorado sticks to its six-shot pediatric schedule As federal guidance on childhood vaccines undergoes rapid shifts, Colorado has reaffirmed its commitment to a six-immunization schedule for children. The state health department says maintaining a consistent, evidence-based vaccination plan is essential for protecting kids, families, and communities from preventable diseases. Colorado’s stance comes amid federal policy…