Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines

Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.

• May 29

Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule

A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.

• Mar 16

CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.

• Dec 6, 2025

CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.

• Dec 5, 2025

Sen. Raphael Warnock calls for RFK Jr. to be fired over measles concerns

Sen. Raphael Warnock on Sunday intensified his calls for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be fired.

• Nov 24, 2025

CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines

Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.

• Nov 22, 2025

CDC advisory panel recommends keeping COVID-19 vaccine prescription-free

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted on changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.

• Sep 19, 2025