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15 States Sue Trump Over Childhood Vaccine Policy Shift

2/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

A coalition of 15 states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. President Donald Trump administration over changes to the CDC's childhood vaccine schedule.
The suit says seven vaccines, including COVID-19 and influenza, moved from universal recommendations to a "shared clinical decision-making" model.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned the policy shift could strain state resources and public health.
The states challenge the replacement of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices members.

History

Historical Context

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 established the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) to address vaccine-related injuries, responding to a crisis in vaccine supply due to lawsuits. In 2025, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, raising concerns about public health governance and vaccine recommendations, which may influence future vaccination policies and state health resources.

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Story summary

A coalition of 15 states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. President Donald Trump administration over changes to the CDC's childhood vaccine schedule.
The suit says seven vaccines, including COVID-19 and influenza, moved from universal recommendations to a "shared clinical decision-making" model.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned the policy shift could strain state resources and public health.
The states challenge the replacement of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices members.

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