Well, today the CDC put out new guidance that could make it harder for a lot of kids and adults to get an updated CO 19 booster this season. In fact, people younger than 65 are now recommended to consult with a doctor or even a pharmacist before getting their vaccination. But experts warned that this change could limit access to the shot and compromise herd immunity in states that follow this new recommendation.Joining us now for more clarity, NBC News health and medical reporter Erica Edwards. Erica, what ...

Vaccine Policy & Public Health - A federal panel's new rules for COVID shots could reduce vaccine availability [1] - The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ASIP) recommended that individuals under 65 consult a doctor before receiving the COVID vaccine, differing from previous recommendations for all Americans aged 6 months and older [2] - The panel also voted to restrict the use of the MMRV vaccine, advising against its use for children under four years old [2][3] - Childhood vaccination rates have been declining, leading to nearly 1,500 documented measles cases in the US this year, the highest level in over 25 years [10] Historical Context & Impact of Vaccines - In 1900, the US life expectancy was 473%, significantly lower than today's 784% due to infant and child mortality from preventable diseases [5][6] - Before the introduction of the measles vaccine in the early 1960s, the US saw 3 to 4 million measles cases annually, with 400 to 500 deaths [8] - Measles deaths declined by 90% in the decade after the introduction of measles vaccines, and measles was considered eliminated in the US in 2000 [9] - Vaccines are considered a top innovation for contributing to health, longevity, and overall human well-being [14] Skepticism vs Pseudoscience & Public Trust - The discussion around vaccines is not solely scientific, as panels are now populated with vaccine critics, some of whom have profited from that position [16] - It's important to distinguish legitimate skepticism, which is part of science, from pseudoscience, as public trust and polarization are key issues [17][19] - Herd immunity is crucial, and decreased vaccination rates can affect many people [21][22] - Vaccination is a public health issue and a shared responsibility for the safety and health of the community [22][23]

You'd think that by the end of an 8-h hour meeting, you might have some idea of what you and your colleagues are actually voting on. Apparently, the CDC's new vaccine advisory committee, handpicked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.., never got that memo. I'm still not quite clear. So, if we um the first vote has passed already and if we vote no on this item, then what happens.Body and I share the same confusion here. Okay, I'm going to abstain because I'm not quite sure what I'm voting for here. We are rookies and u ...

I just came out of a meeting of the advisory committee on immunization practices. Previously, the CDC had recommended COVID shots for adults, especially for those high risk or who are older. But now, the CDC's ASIP committee has recommended that everyone talk to their doctor individually decide.I worry going forward that there will be um more restrictions to vaccines in the United States. Over the course of its two-day meeting, the committee took up a combined shot for measles, mumps, reubella, and vericell ...

We are getting a decision now out of this highstakes CDC meeting to change guidelines for the MMR vaccine, measles, mumps, reubella for kids. Basically saying they should all be separate, not one combined shot. You see the meeting happening there.The advisory committee made up of all new members handpicked by the health secretary meeting at CDC headquarters just months after Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. . fired everybody who used to sit on that panel.And that was controversial. That remains controversial ...

Vaccine Recommendation Changes - The CDC's vaccine panel (ACIP) is scheduled to vote on key immunizations, potentially leading to significant changes in vaccine recommendations [1] - HHS Secretary Kennedy appointed new members to the ACIP, leading to controversy and debate regarding the committee's independence [2] - ACIP Chair emphasized the importance of open scientific debate, referencing a boycott by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) [2] MMRV Vaccine - ACIP will vote on whether to recommend against the combined measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine for infants and toddlers [3] - The CDC currently recommends separate MMR and varicella shots for young children due to a higher risk of febrile seizures with the combined vaccine [4] Hepatitis B Vaccine - The committee will vote on changes to the hepatitis B vaccination schedule for newborns [4] - Proposals include testing all pregnant women for hepatitis B infection and potentially delaying vaccination until one month of age for babies of mothers who test negative, while maintaining the option for earlier vaccination with doctor's permission [5]

Other news now, a lot to get to. The former head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Susan Manarez, testified in a closely watched hearing yesterday, just weeks after her firing last month by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. NBC News correspondent Anne Thompson reports. I believe preventable diseases will return and I believe that we will have our children harmed for things that we know they do not need to be harmed by. Polio, measles, dtheria, whooping cough.The stakes laid bare by fired ...

CDC heading into a critical meeting this week. A vaccine advisory committee is scheduled to meet over two days expected to discuss vaccine mandates for COVID BMRV and more. This comes after a report Friday said the Trump administration was preparing to link COVID shots to some pediatric deaths.Joining us now is former FDA commissioner, CNBC contributor Dr. . Scott Gotautle, also board member of Fizer and Aluminina. It's great to have you back, Dr.. Gotautle, and good to see you. What do you think is most at ...