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CDC Issues Urgent Health Advisory on Surging Respiratory Illnesses—What You Need to Know

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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has formally removed routine COVID-19 vaccination for healthy children and pregnant women from its Immunization Schedule, marking the agency’s most significant policy shift since the pandemic’s emergency phase ended in 2023. Why the guidance changed • Declining threat profile: CDC surveillance shows hospitalizations and deaths from SARS-CoV-2 have fallen to their lowest point since March 2020, with the virus now ranking outside the top 20 causes of pediatric death. • High background immunity: More than 96% of U.S. adults and 92% of children possess vaccine- or infection-derived antibodies, reducing community transmission risk. • Risk–benefit recalibration: FDA Commissioner Marty Makary stated that, for low-risk populations, evidence no longer justifies annual boosters when weighed against rare myocarditis and anaphylaxis events. The agency will now require new clinical trials for boosters intended for healthy people under 65. Key details of the updated schedule • Pregnancy: COVID-19 shots move from “routinely recommended” to “consult your clinician.” Vaccination remains advised for expectant mothers with comorbidities such as diabetes or hypertension. • Pediatrics: The universal recommendation for children six months to 17 years is withdrawn. Providers may still offer doses to immunocompromised or high-risk children. • Adults 65+: Twice-annual boosters remain endorsed. • Co-administration: COVID-19 vaccines are no longer bundled with influenza or Tdap shots during prenatal visits. Political backdrop Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the move on social platform X, calling it “one step closer to making America healthy again.” The decision aligns with President Donald Trump’s broader push to streamline federal health directives and reduce vaccine mandates. Critics, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, warn the rollback could erode maternal-fetal protection if a new variant emerges. Industry impact Manufacturers Pfizer and Moderna, whose mRNA products once generated a combined $56 billion in annual revenue, did not immediately comment. Analysts at SVB Securities now project U.S. demand for pediatric boosters to fall below five million doses in 2026, down from 24 million in 2024. What parents should know • Existing appointments: Clinics may still honor scheduled pediatric shots; families should confirm before canceling. • Insurance coverage: Most private insurers will cover optional doses through the end of the calendar year. • Alternative protections: CDC continues to emphasize ventilation, rapid testing and stay-home-when-sick policies for schools. Next steps The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet in June to finalize labeling changes and issue detailed clinical guidance. Public comment is open on Regulations.gov until 11:59 p.m. ET, June 14. Bottom line The CDC’s revised stance reflects a maturing pandemic landscape but places greater decision-making responsibility on individual families and providers. Health experts urge parents to weigh personal risk factors—and stay alert as scientific data and viral dynamics evolve.

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