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By Dr. Jade Cobern and Yi-Jin Yu; January 06, 2026, 3:01 PM
Amid a record-breaking flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that multiple vaccinations, including for flu, RSV, and COVID, are no longer universally recommended for all children, a departure from previous, long-standing guidance to parents and caregivers.
Here are five things parents and caregivers should know about the new vaccination schedule changes for children.
1. The CDC cut the number of vaccines universally recommended for kids
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