Tag: immunizations
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NJ Vaccination Rates Slide Across Counties as Religious Exemptions Rise
New Jersey’s vaccination numbers are slipping again New Jersey is seeing a continued drop in vaccination rates among its youngest residents, especially when compared across counties. Public health data from the state Department of Health shows a troubling trend: more families are seeking religious exemptions, and as a result, fewer children stay up to date…
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How ‘Shared Decision Making’ on Kids’ Vaccines Could Limit Access
What changes are happening in vaccine policy? In a notable shift in public health policy, the prior consensus that all children should receive six standard vaccines is being re-evaluated. A new framework labels some pediatric immunizations as part of shared clinical decision-making, suggesting that whether a child should receive certain vaccines could depend on conversations…
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Shared Decision Making for Vaccines Could Limit Access
Introduction: A policy shift with real-world consequences In a notable shift of American vaccine policy, a move toward “shared clinical decision-making” (SCDM) for childhood immunizations has sparked concern among public health experts and families alike. Under SCDM, clinicians and parents discuss vaccines as an option rather than applying a blanket, routine schedule. While the intent…
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Waterloo Region Sends Reminders to 13,000 Students to Update Vaccination Records
Overview: Mass Reminder to Update Vaccination Records Region of Waterloo Public Health has issued reminders to more than 13,000 students across the Waterloo region to update their vaccination records. The notices aim to ensure student records are current, which is essential for school access and public health tracking. Officials say failing to update could lead…
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RFK Jr. Casts Doubt on a Key Vaccine as CDC Reduces Child Immunization Schedule
RFK Jr. Cast Doubt on a Key Vaccine Amid a Major CDC Policy Shift In a move that has reignited debates about vaccines and public health policy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a notable reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for all children. Among the vaccines affected is the hepatitis…
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Colorado Keeps Six-Vaccine Childhood Schedule Despite Federal Guidance Shifts
Colorado maintains its six-vaccine recommendation for children Colorado health officials say the state’s childhood vaccine schedule remains unchanged, even as the federal government shifts its guidance on immunizations. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) reiterates that it continues to align with the routine immunizations recommended for children, which in practice amounts to…