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CDC Vaccine Schedule Cuts Spark Controversy and Fear

1/6/2026

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  • Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) criticizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine schedule, cutting vaccines from 17 to 11.
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, leads the change and could instill 'unnecessary fear' among parents and doctors.
  • Cassidy notes trust in U.S. public health fell from 72% to 40%.
  • Jim O’Neill, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, says the revision aligns with international standards.