Announcing the 2025 Infant Vaccine Schedule from the CDC

Leave a CommentAnnouncing the 2025 Infant Vaccine Schedule from the CDCBusybodies, Government, Health

I’m not a doctor. But I can’t be alone in worrying about the expansion of the vaccine schedule, the increased chronic disease rates among children, and the decline in rigor of the vaccine safety studies. All while manufacturers have legal protections against liability.

CDC Vaccine Schedule Evolution (1986 vs. 2025):

  • 1986 Schedule: At this time, the recommended vaccines were relatively fewer, focusing on diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella. The schedule was simpler, with fewer doses required.
  • 2025 Schedule: The CDC has expanded the vaccine schedule significantly, incorporating vaccines for hepatitis B from birth, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), rotavirus, pneumococcal disease, and others. This reflects advances in medical science, the availability of new vaccines, and changes in disease epidemiology.
  • National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986: This legislation was enacted to address concerns about vaccine safety and liability. It:
    • Provided a no-fault compensation system for vaccine injuries (Vaccine Injury Compensation Program).
    • Granted vaccine manufacturers immunity from lawsuits for vaccine-related injuries, except in cases of fraud or negligence, which has arguably led to less litigation and potentially less incentive for companies to focus on safety beyond regulatory requirements.