Weakened Vaccine Guidance Threatens Decades of Public Health Progress
Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, 202-207-2829
Washington, DC – The National Consumers League strongly opposes the decision to reduce the CDC’s recommended childhood immunization schedule without scientific justification or public review.
“By cutting recommended childhood vaccines without evidence-based rationale or expert input, this action recklessly discards decades of peer-reviewed research demonstrating vaccines are safe, effective, and essential to preventing serious childhood illness,” said NCL CEO Sally Greenberg.
“The U.S. faces distinct disease risks and health system challenges that demand a strong immunization schedule,” Greenberg continued. “Weakening these recommendations will further erode trust in the CDC, lower vaccination rates, and lead to avoidable outbreaks that expose children to preventable disease.”
Childhood vaccines have prevented millions of cases of disease, tens of thousands of deaths, and billions in health care costs in the United States. NCL urges federal health officials to restore science-driven, transparent decision-making and reaffirm the CDC’s commitment to protecting children and families.
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The National Consumers League, founded in 1899, is America’s pioneer consumer organization. Our mission is to protect and promote social and economic justice for consumers and workers in the United States and abroad. For more information, visit www.nclnet.org.
