Recent changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations have sparked concerns among healthcare professionals about increasing vaccine hesitancy. The new guidelines, which shift from blanket recommendations to ‘shared clinical decision-making’ for certain vaccines, are seen as potentially confusing for parents and challenging for pediatricians. Critics argue that this could lead to lower vaccination rates and increased illness among children. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other groups have urged Congress to investigate the rationale behind these changes, which align with the Trump administration’s emphasis on transparency and informed consent.
