The R.F.K. Jr. Era of Childhood Vaccines

The R.F.K. Jr. Era of Childhood Vaccines

The New York Timeshealth

Key Points:

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidelines that significantly reduce the number of childhood vaccines recommended by the federal government.
  • This change aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s broader agenda concerning vaccine policies.
  • The updated vaccine schedule marks a major shift in federal public health recommendations for children.
  • New York Times reporters Apoorva Mandavilli and Benjamin Mueller provide detailed analysis of the changes and their implications.
  • The Daily podcast episode offers further discussion and context about the vaccine schedule revision and its impact on public health.