COVID-19 Vaccine Removed from CDC Schedule: A Controversial Decision

**COVID-19 Vaccine Removed from CDC Schedule: Experts React** The US Department of Health and Human Services made a significant announcement on May 28, 2025, removing the COVID-19 vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommended immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women. This decision, announced by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has sparked immediate debate. Kennedy Jr. stated, "I couldn't be more pleased to announce that, as of today, the COVID vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from the CDC's recommended immunization schedule." However, this announcement has been met with skepticism. Dr. Emily Landon, Infectious Diseases Specialist at UChicago Medicine, voiced concerns about the lack of scientific backing for this decision. She stated, "They really haven't backed it up with any science or recommendations or evidence, nor has it gone through a public comment period." She further expressed her uncertainty as a physician on how to advise patients given this unexpected change. The report highlights the potential impact of this decision on how doctors advise patients and the implications for insurance coverage. The CDC website, at the time of this report, has not yet reflected the changes announced by Kennedy Jr. This situation underscores the ongoing complexities surrounding COVID-19 vaccination policies.