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CDC Removes Routine COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children and Pregnant Women

The decision aligns federal policy with evidence that low-risk groups face minimal COVID-19 danger.

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FILE - A sign marks the entrance to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, on Oct. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accompanied by National Institutes of Health Director Jayanta Bhattacharya (L), and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary (R), speaks during a news conference at the Health and Human Services Department on April 22, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the CDC’s removal of COVID-19 vaccines from the recommended immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women.
  • The update reflects the FDA’s new stance requiring clinical trials for low-risk populations and focusing vaccinations on older adults and immunocompromised individuals.
  • Health officials cite data showing significantly lower risk of severe illness among healthy children and pregnant women and rare side effects such as myocarditis.
  • Insurers and public health programs may reevaluate coverage and access policies now that federal recommendations no longer include these groups.
  • Some public health experts and lawmakers warn the change could create confusion over vaccine access and potentially reduce immunization rates among affected populations.