The CDC has revised the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of routine vaccinations from 17 to 11. This change, prompted by a presidential directive from the Trump administration, aligns U.S. recommendations with those of other developed nations. Vaccines for diseases like rotavirus and hepatitis A and B are now recommended only for high-risk children or through shared decision-making with healthcare providers. The decision, made without public input, aims to restore public trust amid declining vaccine uptake. Ongoing placebo-controlled trials will assess the long-term effects of vaccine timing.
