15 States Sue Trump Administration Over Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedule

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Fifteen states are suing the Trump administration over recent revisions to the federal childhood vaccine schedule. The lawsuit argues the changes were made illegally and could potentially put children’s health at risk.

At the center of the dispute is the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the panel that reviews vaccine data and makes recommendations for the national immunization schedule. Federal law requires the committee to be fairly balanced in its expertise and representation.

The states allege the administration violated that requirement by replacing several panel members with individuals they describe as anti-vaccine activists. The lawsuit contends that those changes undermined the integrity of the review process and could weaken long-standing vaccination recommendations.

Public health experts supporting the lawsuit argue that altering the schedule without broad scientific consensus may reduce vaccination rates and increase the risk of preventable disease outbreaks.

President Trump has defended the revisions, saying the updated schedule is more reasonable and better aligned with policies in some other countries.

The case is expected to move through federal court, potentially shaping how vaccine guidance is developed and approved in the future.

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