Stand Up For Science Condemns the Overhaul of U.S. Childhood Immunization Schedule

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WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stand Up For Science strongly condemns the Department of Health and Human Services' decision to overhaul the U.S. childhood immunization schedule, reducing the number of recommended vaccines.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

strongly opposed the move: "Today’s announcement by federal health officials to arbitrarily stop recommending numerous routine childhood immunizations is dangerous and unnecessary" said Dr. Andrew D. Racine, President of the AAP. "The experts are not mincing words: under Secretary Kennedy’s leadership, this change will lead to preventable illness for American children" says Colette Delawalla, CEO and Founder of Stand Up For Science. This unprecedented, unilateral change to the vaccination schedule comes amid escalating outbreaks stemming from lower immunization rates, including record measles cases, infant pertussis deaths, and rising pediatric hospitalizations and deaths tied to influenza.

Stand Up For Science's full statement is available on our website. Delawalla is available for comment and media appearances.
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