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Fifteen States Sue Over Controversial Vaccine Changes

2/27/2026

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States Sue Kennedy

Fifteen states sue Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, alleging he restructured the vaccine advisory panel and altered the immunization schedule without procedures.
The states, led by California and Arizona, argue the guidelines lack scientific backing and undermine vaccine confidence.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reduced recommended vaccines, and vaccination rates for hepatitis B and other diseases have declined.

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Kennedy Shifts Health Focus

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, shifted his Take Back Your Health Tour to emphasize the Trump administration's health agenda.
He deprioritized controversial vaccine policies.
Polling shows a majority of Americans believe vaccine changes could harm children's health.
Trust in the CDC on vaccines has fallen to less than half.
The administration promotes healthy eating, including a Super Bowl ad with Mike Tyson, while addressing vaccines cautiously.

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States Sue Kennedy

Fifteen states sue Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, alleging he restructured the vaccine advisory panel and altered the immunization schedule without procedures.
The states, led by California and Arizona, argue the guidelines lack scientific backing and undermine vaccine confidence.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reduced recommended vaccines, and vaccination rates for hepatitis B and other diseases have declined.

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