After a monthlong delay, the CDC has opened ordering for this season's COVID-19 vaccines through the Vaccines for Children program, following FDA approval in late August. The delay raised concerns about political meddling by anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with Trump officials questioning whether children should receive the vaccines. The cause was reportedly a delay in finalizing clinical guidance requiring external expert review.
Background
The Vaccines for Children program provides free immunizations to low-income children in the US. The delay highlights ongoing political scrutiny of vaccine programs under the Trump administration.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 25, 2026 at 06:29 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10