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Vermont health officials reaffirm existing childhood vaccine schedule in light of federal changes
Vermont maintains a vaccine schedule aligned with scientific evidence despite CDC changes, with proposed bill H.545 ensuring continued insurer coverage and provider protections.
- On Monday, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scaled back childhood vaccine guidelines, moving six immunizations out of the recommended category amid efforts led by United States Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Vermont Health Commissioner Rick Hildebrant wrote Tuesday that the state reaffirms its immunization schedule, guided by scientific evidence and the American Academy of Pediatrics, amid federal changes.
- Medical leaders pointed out that the vaccines for flu, RSV, meningococcal disease and hepatitis A and B were among those removed federally, but Vermont's schedule remains science-based and cites the $10 flu shot's cost benefits.
- The Vermont Health Department relies on CDC bulk procurement, which still obligates insurers to cover vaccines despite earlier delays in Covid-19 procurement.
- Amid shifting federal guidance, Vermont leaders worry that confusion risks lapses in care and stress concerns about future access and informed consent for Vermont families and parents.
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Vermont health officials reaffirm existing childhood vaccine schedule in light of federal changes
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scaled back federal guidelines for childhood vaccines Monday, moving six immunizations out of the “recommended” category.
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