The World and Everything In It 1.8.26 CDC’s new childhood vaccine schedule, U.S.-China relations, and Haitian migrants’ Temporary Protected Status
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Jan 8, 2026 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, discusses significant changes to the CDC's childhood vaccine schedule, reducing recommendations from 17 to 11 diseases. He reflects on the implications of these decisions and the external pushback from various states and medical groups. Foreign policy expert Yvonne Chu analyzes U.S.-China relations, particularly how American actions in Venezuela affect China's geopolitical strategies, including investments and military indicators.
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Confirm Local Rules And Talk With Your Pediatrician
- Check state rules and your pediatrician's guidance because states can set school vaccine requirements.
- Discuss vaccines like flu and COVID-19 with your doctor to make shared decisions for your child.
CDC Cuts Universal Vaccine Recommendations
- The CDC reduced universal childhood vaccine recommendations from 17 to 11, shifting some vaccines to targeted or shared decision-making.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS review and panel changes drove the policy shift amid state and medical group resistance.
Newborn Hepatitis B Recommendation Reversed
- The hepatitis B newborn shot recommendation was rescinded after advisory committee changes, sparking debate over risk versus prevention.
- Public health experts warn removing universal newborn hepatitis B increases preventable perinatal transmission risk.