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One Vaccine-Schedule Change That Actually Makes Sense

February 23, 2026

On January 5th, the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., removed several vaccines from the recommended immunization schedule for children, including hepatitis A and B, meningococcal disease, rotavirus, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus. This decision follows the previous removal of the COVID vaccine about seven months prior, raising concerns among health experts about the potential impact on public health.

One Vaccine-Schedule Change That Actually Makes Sense

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HHS removed multiple vaccines from the children's schedule on January 5th.
Vaccines removed include hepatitis A and B, meningococcal disease, rotavirus, influenza, and RSV.
The COVID vaccine was removed from the schedule about seven months earlier.
Health experts express serious concerns regarding the changes to the vaccine schedule.
Andrew Racine, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, criticized the decision.

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One Vaccine-Schedule Change That Actually Makes Sense

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One Vaccine-Schedule Change That Actually Makes Sense

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