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U.S. Cuts Childhood Vaccine List, Sparking Medical Backlash. The United States has sharply revised its childhood vaccination guidelines, reducing the number of diseases children are routinely vaccinated against from 17 to 11. Under new recommendations from the CDC, vaccines for illnesses like measles, polio and whooping cough remain standard while others — including hepatitis A, hepatitis B and Covid-19 — will now depend on risk factors and shared decisions between doctors and parents. President Donald Trump praised the move as science-based and aligned with international norms, while Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the changes aim to rebuild public trust. But pediatric groups warned the overhaul could be dangerous, arguing it may confuse parents and weaken protection against preventable diseases. Critics say comparing the U.S. to smaller countries like Denmark ignores America's unique public health risks.
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