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RFK Jr. considers changing how US vaccine recommendations are categorised

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US Health Secretary, is looking into new ways to classify vaccine advice, possibly making "routine" vaccinations sound less definite. He published a Request for Information on Monday, asking the public for ideas on altering or replacing the current three categories. The consideration follows a lawsuit that temporarily blocked Kennedy's earlier changes to federal vaccine recommendations and expert appointments.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 August 2026 at 5:45

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