RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine

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CDC has updated childhood vaccination recommendations, now suggesting flu, RSV, meningococcal, and COVID vaccines primarily for high-risk children or after medical consultation.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes fewer children receiving the flu vaccine may be a "better thing."
Kennedy cited a Cochrane Collaboration review suggesting no evidence the flu vaccine prevents serious illness, hospitalizations, or death in children.
CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes highlighted CDC data showing most child flu deaths in 2024 were among unvaccinated children.
Cordes also noted that other studies and the CDC itself previously indicated the flu vaccine significantly reduces child mortality and intensive care stays due to the flu.

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