US reduces routine childhood vaccine recommendations

The US has significantly reduced routine childhood vaccine recommendations from 17 to 11, a major policy shift. This change, effective immediately, removes full recommendations for vaccines like influenza, rotavirus, and RSV, designating some as optional or for high-risk individuals only. Experts warn this could erode trust and increase infectious disease spread. The revised schedule mirrors Denmark's and comes as the US faces rising cases of measles, tetanus, and pertussis.