January 7th, 2026 by WCBC Radio

The Centers for Disease Control announced it is changing childhood vaccine schedules and removing recommendations for several shots, including flu, COVID, and RSV. The move, reduces the schedule from 17 to 11, claiming it gives parents more control. Maryland’s Health Secretary announced the state would continue to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics schedule. Sean O’Leary of the Academy Committee on Infectious Diseases says people are being confused…

   

“What we're seeing is what happens when individuals who don't have a basic understanding about how vaccines are delivered are making these crucial policy decisions for the American public. They don't know what they're doing.”