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The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
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San Mateo reports child influenza death same week that CDC cuts immunization recommendations
A child in San Mateo County died of influenza this week, only days after the CDC announced a new reduced list of recommended vaccinations.
New US dietary guidelines released Wednesday echo past advice, but also include nods to US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement — urging Americans to prioritize protein and “healthy fats” and limit their consumption of ultraprocessed foods and added sugar.
Medical leaders criticize the CDC's new vaccine guidance, calling it "dangerous," as it reduces recommended shots for children, raising public health concerns.
Governor Healey criticizes the CDC's changes to the vaccine schedule and reinforces Massachusetts' commitment to ensuring vaccine access.