Yesterday, in introducing drastic cuts to the nation’s childhood immunization schedule, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said “shared clinical decision-making” would be used for ...
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'Shared decision-making' for childhood vaccines sounds empowering, but it may mean less access for families
When federal health officials announced on Jan. 5, 2026, that they were taking six out of 17 vaccines off the childhood immunization schedule, they argued that the move would give parents and ...
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Many Americans misunderstand shared decision making in childhood vaccination policies
On Jan. 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dramatically reduced the number of recommended childhood ...
The CDC's shared decision-making approach for vaccinations is misunderstood, leading to public confusion and potential undermining of vaccine confidence. Surveys show many Americans incorrectly ...
This decision did not emerge from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which typically guides the CDC’s ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael L. Millenson writes about healthcare as a skeptical optimist. Shared decision-making between doctors and patients may be ...
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