Experts raise alarm over Trump’s public consultation on vaccines policy
Asking people to weigh in on adoption of different categories in move that will sow confusion and create access challenges, say experts
TL;DR
- The Trump administration is seeking public comments on vaccine recommendation categories.
- Experts fear this move could create confusion and limit vaccine access.
- The process is being led by HHS, raising concerns about bypassing CDC and ACIP expertise.
- New categories might obscure who qualifies for vaccines and their recommendations.
- This initiative follows an executive order to reduce vaccine recommendations, though it doesn't change current policies.
- The public has a short 30-day window to submit comments.