Alarms raised as Trump’s CDC cuts number of suggested vaccines for children

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 6, 2026 at 03:17 AM

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In January 2026, the CDC under President Trump reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccines, eliminating recommendations for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A vaccines. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. stated the decision protects children and rebuilds trust in public health. The American Medical Association (AMA) expressed deep concern, citing the lack of transparency and evidence-based process in the CDC's decision. The AMA emphasized that altering longstanding recommendations without careful review undermines public trust and puts children at risk of preventable diseases. This change occurs amidst slipping US vaccination rates and rising rates of preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough.

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Sandra Adamson Fryhofer 40% United States ×260% American Medical Association 60% American Academy of Pediatrics 70% Robert F Kennedy Jr ×280% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ×285% Donald Trump ×290%

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vaccines 100% childhood immunization 80% public health 70% vaccination rates 70% preventable disease 60% cdc 60% evidence-based process 50% medical groups 40% public trust 40%

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Very Negative

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