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flag Illinois rejects CDC’s 2026 vaccine changes, keeping original schedule to combat rising measles and hesitancy.

flag In January 2026, the CDC updated its childhood immunization schedule, reclassifying several vaccines into high-risk and shared decision-making categories, but Illinois rejected the changes, adopting the American Academy of Pediatrics’ unchanged schedule instead. flag The state cited strong scientific evidence, public health stability, and concerns over vaccine hesitancy amid rising measles cases. flag Illinois emphasized consistency, equity, and protection of schools and hospitals, maintaining recommendations for vaccines like HPV, rotavirus, and COVID-19 despite federal revisions.

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