Don’t let media histrionics mislead you: this season’s respiratory illness activity has been comparable to last season’s, even with a 15% increase in holiday travel according to TSA screening data.
— Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill (@HHS_Jim) January 7, 2026
The updated @CDCgov childhood immunization schedule adjusted the annual…
Don’t let media histrionics mislead you: this season’s respiratory illness activity has been comparable to last season’s, even with a 15% increase in holiday travel according to TSA screening data.
The updated
@CDCgov
childhood immunization schedule adjusted the annual pediatric flu vaccination from a universal recommendation to shared clinical decision-making. That means that pediatric flu vaccination decision should be based on individual patient characteristics as opposed to population-wide factors.
In our scientific review of childhood immunizations,
@HHSgov
found no randomized controlled trials demonstrating reduction of community transmission, hospitalizations, or mortality in children from the pediatric vaccine. Some randomized controlled trials show reduced flu infection. Like all immunizations on the childhood schedule, the pediatric flu vaccine is covered by insurance for whoever chooses it. We’ve empowered parents and health care providers to choose the best course of action for each child.
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