Health Secretary announces revised vaccine schedule, signaling potential shift in immunization policy

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a revised vaccine schedule reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccines by one-third. The changes, implemented without the usual extensive scientific review, still allow access to the dropped vaccines with a doctor's approval, and state requirements remain unchanged. Allies suggest this signals a shift towards prioritizing individual autonomy over scientific expertise in future immunization policies.


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