US Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Children, Pregnant Women: Kennedy Jr. Celebrates, Critics Outraged

The United States government has made a significant shift in its COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. On May 27, 2025, Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the federal government would no longer recommend COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women. This decision removes these groups from the official Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) immunization schedule. Kennedy stated, "This is a common-sense decision," adding that the previous administration's push for booster shots in minors lacked sufficient clinical evidence. This decision has been met with criticism from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, who expressed deep concern about the potential risks of COVID-19 to pregnant women and newborns. The College emphasized the crucial role of maternal antibodies in protecting infants. The video highlights the controversy surrounding Kennedy's appointment, given his history of criticism towards vaccines. However, he has denied being against vaccines, stating his opposition was directed towards the policies of the Biden administration. The video concludes by mentioning Kennedy's proposal for a traditional "universal" vaccine using inactivated viruses, as an alternative to the mRNA technology used in pandemic vaccines. The ongoing debate on vaccine efficacy and policy underscores the complexity of public health decisions in the post-pandemic era.