US committee is reconsidering all vaccine recommendations

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Melody SchreiberFebruary 1, 2026 at 02:00 PM

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The US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is reconsidering all vaccine recommendations, signaling a potential shift in the national vaccine schedule. This review is occurring under the leadership of Kirk Milhoan, ACIP chair, and Robert F Kennedy Jr., secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, both of whom have expressed skepticism towards mandatory vaccination. Milhoan has questioned vaccine requirements for schools and emphasized individual choice over public health mandates. The committee is reevaluating the risks and benefits of all vaccines, considering factors like current sanitation levels. Experts like Jason Schwartz caution against framing vaccination as solely a matter of public good, highlighting its individual benefits as well.

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Yale School of Public Health 30% New York Times 40% Jason Schwartz 40% US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 60% Robert F Kennedy Jr ×270% United States ×270% Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) ×380% Kirk Milhoan ×590%

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