#childhood-immunization

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Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

RKF Jr.'s hand-picked committee changed its recommendations for key childhood shots

The CDC's immunization advisory committee voted to stop recommending a single MMRV shot for children under 4 and to give separate MMR and varicella shots at 12–15 months.
Public health
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Florida's Department of Health reveals details about school vaccine mandates

Florida will remove school vaccine mandates for chickenpox, hepatitis B, Hib influenza, and pneumococcal diseases, effective after an anticipated 90-day rule change.
Public health
fromAxios
1 month ago

RFK Jr. resurrects task force to improve childhood vaccine safety

Reviving the panel is essential due to the increase in CDC-recommended childhood vaccines.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

The U.S. is approaching a dangerous measles precipice, scientists say

Declining childhood immunization rates may lead to a resurgence of measles in the U.S. within 25 years if current trends continue.
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