Health Experts Change Childhood Vaccine Rules

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The US government changed its vaccine rules for children. It now recommends fewer vaccines for all kids in the country.

Some vaccines are now only for children at high risk. Doctors worry this change will harm children's health.

Officials said the change makes vaccine rules like other countries. They believe this will build more trust in public health.

Many medical experts do not agree with this new plan. They say children might get sick from preventable diseases.

US vaccine rates are already going down across the nation. Experts also noted this change was made without wide input.

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What did the US government change about vaccines for children?

The US government changed its vaccine rules and now recommends fewer vaccines for all kids.

Why are some doctors worried about the new vaccine rules?

Doctors worry that the change will harm children's health.

What do many medical experts think about the new vaccine plan?

Many medical experts do not agree with the new plan and say children might get sick from preventable diseases.

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