What to know about changes to the pediatric immunization schedule
What to know about changes to the pediatric immunization schedule
Date posted:
February 6, 2026
Last reviewed:
February 06, 2026
Public Health Communications Collaborative
This factsheet explains recent changes to the CDC’s recommended childhood immunization schedule. It emphasizes that the changes were not based on new evidence and that vaccines have protected millions of lives in the U.S. for decades. It answers common questions about vaccine access, insurance coverage, why countries have different schedules, and more. Find the factsheet here: What to know about changes to the pediatric immunization schedule.
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