Vaccine Investors Stay Silent Amid Trump Administration’s Childhood Vaccine Schedule Cuts
Federal health officials reduced recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11, following a Trump order to align with peer nations like Denmark.
The changes, announced around January 5-6, 2026, limit some vaccines to high-risk groups and emphasize shared decision-making for others like flu and rotavirus.
Public health experts, including APHA, AMA, and AAP, criticize the move as dangerous, lacking scientific rigor, and bypassing standard advisory processes.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims the update promotes transparency, informed consent, and restores trust, with no impact on insurance coverage.
No direct mentions of vaccine investors' reactions in available reports; focus remains on policy backlash and health risks.