Several medical groups and a pregnant physician have filed lawsuits against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., contesting his directive to alter COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women. The legal action contends that removing these groups from CDC’s recommended schedule undermines established, evidence-based vaccination frameworks and raises public health concerns. Plaintiffs include the American Academy of Pediatrics and other prominent health organizations. The changes have also affected insurance coverage policies for vaccines.
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