U.S. childhood immunization schedule reduced to 11 diseases from 18 under new CDC guidelines in major overhaul.

The CDC updated recommendations for childhood vaccines on Monday, reducing the number of required immunizations and raising concerns among pediatricians and health care providers across the country.

Remy Sweeney-Garrett desperately wants to get her daughters vaccinated against COVID-19. But so far that's been impossible. "I'm very worried, and frustrated," says Sweeney-Garrett, 34, who lives in Seattle with her 9-year-old daughter Maxine and 18-month ...

The CDC has approved new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines that require individuals to consult a healthcare professional before receiving the shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved new guidelines for updated COVID-19 vaccines, requiring ...

The updated guidance prioritizes older adults, high-risk individuals, and those who have never been vaccinated.