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Kennedy likely to overhaul childhood vaccine schedule, recommend fewer shots for US children

Kennedy Jr. and appointees pursue a new, fewer-vaccine schedule for American children.
Officials cite Denmark's model as the authority for a reduced immunization approach.
The plan could bypass traditional, evidence-based vaccine committees and processes.
Public health experts warn reshaping schedules may raise disease outbreaks if coverage falls.
Trump directed Kennedy to align U.S. vaccine recommendations with peer countries.
The directive stresses preserving access to vaccines for Americans.
Experts fear reduced endorsements could hurt private and public coverage for vaccines.
The shift could correlate with more infectious disease cases if vaccination drops.
The administration has not yet finalized details or issued a formal schedule.
The report originated from coverage in The New York Times via WRAL.

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