There’s been some news out there recently about vaccines. At the CDC, an advisory panel has reversed a recommendation for hepatitis B vaccinations beginning at birth. Meanwhile, at HHS, a whistleblower has revealed that they’re planning a complete overhaul of the current childhood vaccine schedule, removing routine immunizations against rotavirus, flu, and chicken pox.
In a predictable move, several states have already announced that they do not intend to follow the new recommendations, and that they are going to issue their own guidance instead.
Regardless of where you stand on the vaccine debate itself, one thing is obvious: the situation is getting messy. Parents are wondering not only which vaccines they should approve, but also which vaccines will even be available and covered by their health plan for free. It’s a valid question, but unfortunately, the answer is equally messy: it depends.