US health officials reduce recommended childhood vaccinations

US health officials are reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccinations, including those for rotavirus and influenza. This change shifts some immunizations to risk-group recommendations. The revised plan removes universal recommendations for six diseases, now suggesting them only for specific groups or through shared decision-making with doctors. This decision was made without the usual advisory committee's input. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for vaccine skepticism, stated the reform aims to protect children and build trust. Experts, however, warn of potential resurgences of preventable diseases.