When It Comes to Vaccine Schedules, the U.S. Is Now the Outlier

When it comes to vaccine schedules, the U.S. is now the outlier

Analysis of childhood vaccinations in 38 countries finds Denmark, used by RFK Jr. as benchmark for new schedule, is an outlier in recommending few shots.

U.S. BRINGS VACCINE POLICY IN LINE WITH PEER NATIONS

In a historic move, the CDC revised the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule this week after a comprehensive review removed several vaccines from routine use—bringing the United States closer to alignment with other developed nations, including Denmark. The revision follows an assessment requested by President Donald Trump in December of 2025, in which HHS reviewed vaccination […]

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services changes recommended vaccine schedule for children

vaccinesChild vaccination scheduleHealth/FitnessHHS justifies its decision, but health experts  including American Academy of Pediatrics criticizes action By G.A. McNeeley January 8, 2026 (Washington D.C.) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  on January 5 announced that it is slashing the number of vaccines recommended for all children from 17 to 11.  The action drew swift condemnation from the American Academy of Pediatrics.  In…