VERMONT — Vermont Health Commissioner Rick Hildebrant, MD, provided the following statement on the January 5 update by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the federal Childhood Immunization Schedule which can be found at hhs.gov/press-room/cdc-acts-presidential-memorandum-update-childhood-immunization-schedule.html
“In Vermont, vaccine policy will continue to be guided by scientific evidence and informed by trusted medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics. Vermont will continue to follow its established Childhood Immunization Schedule at healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/ID_IZ_CCP_vt_schedule_kids.pdf
Families should consult trusted health care professionals when making decisions about their children’s health, including their pediatrician, school nurse or local pharmacist. We also urge caution when sharing or acting on unverified or misleading health information.”
The Vermont Department of Health has been the state’s public health agency for more than 130 years, to protect and promote the health of Vermonters.
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