Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies - NPR

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March 16, 2026
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A federal judge blocked Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies, preserving existing vaccination guidance.

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Your children's vaccination schedule remains unchanged under existing federal recommendations, protecting access to vaccines that prevent measles, polio, and other infectious diseases.

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A federal judge has blocked Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies, halting directives issued after he took office in the Trump administration. Kennedy, who has long promoted vaccine skepticism and has served in health policy roles under the current administration, had moved to alter existing vaccination guidance for children. The ruling represents a judicial check on executive action regarding public health protocols that have been in place for decades. The decision likely means existing childhood vaccination recommendations will remain in effect while legal challenges proceed. The case reflects broader tensions between the Trump administration's approach to health policy and courts protecting established medical guidelines.

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A federal judge issued a ruling halting Kennedy's directives; legal challenges are ongoing.

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