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Trump Aligns Vaccine Recommendations, CDC Cuts Universal Shots

1/10/2026

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Trump Aligns Vaccine Guidelines

U.S. President Donald Trump directed alignment of U.S. vaccine recommendations with those of other developed nations, prompting the CDC to revise the schedule.
The CDC reduced universally recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, moving rotavirus, hepatitis A and B, influenza, and some meningococcal vaccines to high-risk groups.
Some states, like New York and Colorado, will maintain existing requirements.
The changes raise concerns about declines in vaccination rates and public health.

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Newsom Critiques CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued revised vaccine recommendations suggesting fewer vaccines for all children.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the changes, linking them to an anti-vaccine agenda.
The California Department of Public Health said state vaccine requirements will stay aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics, which recommends vaccines not in the CDC's schedule.
Public health concerns persist after a flu-related child death in Sacramento.

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Trump Aligns Vaccine Guidelines

U.S. President Donald Trump directed alignment of U.S. vaccine recommendations with those of other developed nations, prompting the CDC to revise the schedule.
The CDC reduced universally recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, moving rotavirus, hepatitis A and B, influenza, and some meningococcal vaccines to high-risk groups.
Some states, like New York and Colorado, will maintain existing requirements.
The changes raise concerns about declines in vaccination rates and public health.

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