Trump Administration to Revise COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Key Groups
Under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC’s routine vaccination recommendations for pregnant women, teens, and children may soon be dropped, signaling a major shift in federal health policy.
The Trump administration is preparing to revise guidance on routine COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women, teens, and children, according to sources familiar with the plans.
Under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the department is expected to eliminate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s current advice for these groups to receive COVID-19 vaccines as standard practice. This change is likely to coincide with the introduction of a new vaccine approval framework, the sources indicated.
The precise timing of the announcement remains uncertain but is anticipated soon, the sources added.
Currently, the CDC advises that all individuals aged six months and older, including pregnant women, should get vaccinated against COVID-19. It is unclear whether the administration intends to completely withdraw the vaccination recommendation for these groups or shift to a more individualized approach, encouraging consultations with healthcare providers to weigh risks and benefits.
Representatives from HHS, the CDC, and the White House did not immediately respond to inquiries for comment.
Article originally appeared on WSJ