Federal judge blocks RFK Jr.'s policy to cut number of childhood vaccinations to 11

A federal judge blocked significant changes proposed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding U.S. vaccine policy. Judge Brian Murphy ruled in favor of the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups, who argued that Kennedy's agenda could harm public health and decrease vaccination rates. Vaccine manufacturers, including Pfizer, BioNTech, and Moderna, are increasingly concerned about U.S. vaccine policy. Pediatricians report rising skepticism among parents regarding vaccines, with some states considering relaxed vaccine requirements for school enrollment. The judge cited unlawful actions by the CDC in reducing recommended vaccinations and criticized Kennedy's replacement of independent experts on vaccine advisory committees.