States sue Trump administration over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations - AP News
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February 25, 2026
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States have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging changes made to childhood vaccine recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The states argue that these changes could undermine public health efforts and lead to lower vaccination rates. The legal action comes as a response to proposed adjustments in the CDC's immunization schedule, which some experts claim are based on flawed data.
The revised guidelines, reportedly influenced by anti-vaccine advocates, recommend fewer vaccines for young children. This has raised concerns among public health officials, who warn that such changes could result in a resurgence of preventable diseases like measles. States, including California, Colorado, and New York, have joined forces to challenge these changes, arguing they lack scientific support and pose significant risks to public health.
The lawsuit highlights the ongoing tension between federal policies and state-level
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Originally published on AP News on 2/25/2026