States Battle Trump Admin Over Child Vaccine Changes
More than a dozen states sue Trump administration over rollback of vaccine recommendations for children, calling it a threat to public health.
In a move that has sparked outrage among health experts and state leaders, the Trump administration has rolled back crucial vaccine recommendations for children, putting young lives at risk. More than a dozen states, including California, are now suing the federal government, arguing that this decision is not only illegal but also a grave threat to public health.
The states contend that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put children's lives in jeopardy by announcing it will no longer recommend universal immunization against the flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, certain forms of meningitis, and RSV. Under the new guidance, which has been widely criticized by medical professionals, these protections are now only recommended for certain high-risk groups or when doctors deem them necessary through a
Source: The Guardian
