Archive · 27 May 2025
CDC Halts Routine COVID Vaccines for Healthy Children and Pregnant Women
The CDC is changing its advice on COVID-19 vaccines.
They're no longer telling healthy kids and pregnant women to get the shots routinely.
Some health officials think this is a good move, saying there's no strong reason for healthy children to get vaccinated right now.
The CDC used to suggest everyone over six months get the vaccine.
Now, it seems the FDA wants more tests before people under 65 get another booster shot every year.
This is because they want more information to make sure the boosters are safe and helpful.
The CDC has stopped recommending routine COVID-19 vaccination for healthy children and pregnant women.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the changes on social media, aligning it with Trump's goals.
Previously, the CDC had recommended COVID-19 vaccines for everyone aged six months and older.
Marty Makary stated there is no evidence healthy kids need the vaccine.
The FDA plans to require new clinical trials for annual COVID-19 boosters for healthy Americans under 65.
- Who
- CDC and U.S. health regulators
- What
- CDC stopped recommending routine COVID-19 vaccination for healthy children and pregnant women
- When
- Announced on Tuesday
- Where
- United States
- Why
- CDC is changing the recommendations based on current scientific understanding, and FDA is demanding more clinical data
Former Recommendation
New Recommendations
Vaccine Necessity for Children
Former Recommendation
Previously, the CDC recommended vaccines for everyone over six months.
New Recommendations
The CDC's change aligns with the sentiment that there's no current need for healthy kids to be vaccinated, as many countries have also stopped recommending it.
Booster Shots for Children
Former Recommendation
The CDC had recommended booster shots for children.
New Recommendations
Officials condemn the Biden administration for suggesting healthy children get booster shots without data.
- Announcement
- CDC stops recommending routine COVID-19 vaccination for healthy children and pregnant women
- Officials Involved
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jay Bhattacharya, Marty Makary
- Previous Recommendation
- COVID-19 vaccines for everyone aged six months and older
- FDA Decision
- Plans to require new clinical trials for annual COVID-19 boosters for healthy under 65s