US revises childhood vaccine schedule
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Here are five things parents and caregivers should know about the new vaccination schedule changes for children. The new guidelines no longer universally recommend children receive vaccines for rotavirus, hepatitis A and hepatitis B, meningitis (meningococcal disease), RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), COVID, and influenza (the flu).
The CDC on Monday dramatically reduced the number of vaccines it recommends for all children. Here’s what parents should know.
Many still fear future restrictions on access and are working with the Legislature to safeguard Vermont’s ability to buy and administer the vaccines to those who want and need them.
Mandated vaccinations for children attending school will remain in place, said New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald. Federal officials have removed some shots.