Public feedback opens on whether some vaccines should carry age limits or qualifications, as the US health department reviews federal recommendations.
Luca Moore, 11 months, watches as the vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is administered while his mother Dr. Danielle Smith holds him at Northwell Health's Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York, U.S., June 22, 2022. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
22 Aug 2026 03:59AM
WASHINGTON: The US health department said on Friday (Aug 21) it was seeking public feedback on federal vaccine recommendations, including how they are categorised and communicated, after President Donald Trump's executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations.The Department of Health and Human Services has posted a notice asking for comments on possible revamped categories, such as whether some vaccines should be recommended but not during infancy, or recommended with qualifications. It has also sought guidance on how recommendations should address timing and sequencing, including whether vaccines could be given within broader age windows or at separate visits.Members of the public, including parents, doctors and health officials, have until Sep 20, to submit their comments to the health department.
