Federal health officials have announced the removal of COVID-19 vaccines from the CDC's recommended immunization schedule for healthy pregnant women and children. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted this decision as a step toward enhancing American health. The move complicates access to vaccination, especially since insurance coverage may be affected. Critics pointed out the decision's lack of independent advisory input and the absence of clinical data to support past recommendations for vaccinations in children, as emphasized by FDA Commissioner Dr. Makary and NIH Director Dr. Bhattacharya.
The federal government has officially removed COVID-19 vaccines from the recommended immunization schedule for healthy pregnant women and children, complicating vaccination access.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed satisfaction with the removal of the COVID vaccine from the CDC recommendations, emphasizing a commitment to health.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary stated that the absence of evidence supporting COVID vaccination for healthy children aligns with decisions made by many countries.
The decision was made without the usual input from independent advisers, raising concerns about transparency in the vaccine recommendation process.
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