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News in English (USA) / 24.12.2025 / 06:00

Controversial Overhaul of U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule in Light of Danish Model

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to announce significant changes to the childhood vaccination schedule in the United States, aligning it more closely with the model used in Denmark, a country known for its smaller and more homogeneous population. Sources indicate that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to recommend fewer vaccines for American children, raising concerns among healthcare experts about the potential risks associated with such a move. Critics argue this shift could lead to chaos in vaccination practices, especially amid reports of rising measles outbreaks. The proposed changes have already sparked a contentious debate about vaccine safety and efficacy, with differing opinions on whether the U.S. should adopt a more streamlined schedule akin to Denmark’s. While Kennedy advocates for a reconsideration of vaccine policies, other health leaders warn that reducing vaccine recommendations could endanger public health.
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