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The Department of Health and Human Services either made an editorial error or provided Americans with “all diseases” through the Affordable Care Act.
On Monday, the department announced an overhaul of its childhood vaccination program, reducing the recommended number of vaccinations. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials have narrowed recommendations for meningitis, hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines for children who are at higher risk for infection. Additionally, officials said flu and COVID-19 vaccines should be based on “shared clinical decision-making.” The department continues to recommend that children be vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella and other diseases.
In an official U.S. Department of Health and Human Services fact sheet announcing the changes, new york times health reporter Maggie Astor Noticed something was wrong.
At one point, the fact sheet states that the updated Centers for Disease Control’s Childhood Immunization Schedule…
Ensures that all diseases previously covered by immunization programs remain available to anyone who wants them through Affordable Care Act insurance plans and federal insurance programs including Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Children’s Vaccine Program. Families don’t have to pay out of pocket to purchase
“Copy editing matters,” Astor posted on Blusky, along with a screenshot of the offending passage. “[F]Judging from the new childhood vaccine schedule released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “all diseases will still be available to everyone who wants them.”
CDC’s decision to overhaul childhood vaccination program led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.an anti-vaxxer who falsely claims that vaccines cause autism.
The reform drew heavy criticism. senator. bill cassidy Los Angeles Republican lawmakers who voted to confirm Kennedy as secretary of state blasted the move.
“As a physician who has treated patients for decades, my top priority is protecting children and families,” Cassidy wrote. “South Carolina continues to face a growing measles outbreak as multiple children die or are hospitalized due to measles. In our state, two children died from whooping cough. All of this is preventable with a safe and effective vaccine.”
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