HHS Announces Changes to Childhood and Adolescent Vaccination Schedule

Published: 01/06/2026

Sources:
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a new approach for the childhood and adolescent vaccination schedule. According to HHS, after a scientific review comparing U.S. practices with peer nations, the CDC is updating the childhood and adolescent immunization schedule to prioritize vaccines with international consensus for universal recommendation, while shifting other vaccinations high-risk or shared clinical decision-making categories.

The updated CDC childhood …

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