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CDC's Vaccine Data Fades; States Step In with New Guidelines

2/3/2026

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s authority has weakened, with dozens of vaccine-related databases going dark.
An audit found 38 datasets have not been updated for months, raising data reliability concerns.
In response, several states formed alliances to maintain vaccine guidelines and access.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own vaccine schedule, rejecting CDC reductions.

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Story summary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s authority has weakened, with dozens of vaccine-related databases going dark.
An audit found 38 datasets have not been updated for months, raising data reliability concerns.
In response, several states formed alliances to maintain vaccine guidelines and access.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own vaccine schedule, rejecting CDC reductions.