The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) intends to “overhaul” the recommended childhood vaccine schedule, CNN claims. According to the outlet, the unfinalized plan, which could still change, would recommend fewer vaccinations. US Department of Health and Human Services plans to overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, source sayshttps://t.co/MJOSeojaS6 — CNN (@CNN) December 19, 2025 CNN shared more: The expectation is that the US schedule will be close to, if not identical to, recommendations in Denmark, according to the person, who asked not to be identified because they were not authorized to speak about the matter. The plan has not been finalized and could still change. HHS had planned to make the announcement Friday afternoon, the person said, but it was pushed to 2026 so as not to conflict with White House plans to announce further efforts to lower drug costs through “Most Favored Nation” pricing. An HHS spokesperson declined to comment and referred questions to the agency’s earlier statement that it had postponed a “children’s health announcement” until next year. The planned overhaul comes weeks after President Donald Trump ordered officials to review the childhood vaccine schedule and weigh recommending fewer shots. “It is ridiculous!” Trump wrote earlier this month in a Truth Social post about the current US schedule. “That is why I have just signed a Presidential memorandum directing the Department of Health and Human Services to ‘FAST TRACK’ a comprehensive evaluation of Vaccine Schedules from other Countries around the World, and better align the U.S. Vaccine Schedule.” Notably, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, recently voted 8-3 to end the blanket recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. The panel, hand-selected by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recommended consultation with a health care provider and individual decision-making. Vaccine Advisory Panel Takes Critical Vote On Hepatitis B Shot NewsNation explained further: Currently, Denmark does not recommend vaccinating children against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, whereas the U.S. does. RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. population exceeds 340 million, compared with just over 6 million in Denmark. Denmark also faces a different mix of infectious disease risks and recommends vaccines for just 10 diseases associated with serious illness or death. President Donald Trump has criticized the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, claiming it requires 72 vaccines for otherwise healthy babies — though he didn’t explain how he arrived at that number. The U.S currently recommends childhood immunization against 17 diseases, more than many other countries, reflecting higher disease prevalence in some areas.

This is so awesome from Sec. War Pete Hegseth….the first ever outdoor Christmas Worship Service at the Pentagon! See here: Yesterday, we gathered at the Pentagon to worship the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. pic.twitter.com/djBBzRjUO5 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) December 19, 2025 The service was led by Hegseth, Franklin Graham, Anne Wilson and Matthew West: We have gathered at the Pentagon for @SECWAR first-ever Christmas Worship Service. We were grateful to be joined by: @Franklin_Graham @Annewilsonmusic @matthew_west pic.twitter.com/n0XcuisFp2 — Department of War (@DeptofWar) December 18, 2025 I was surprised to not see Sean Feucht there. This was from back in January: “So Sean, what do you think about doing worship at the Pentagon?”@PeteHegseth today at church. It just keeps getting better and better! pic.twitter.com/HrnwAWlD08 — Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) January 21, 2025 Hegseth has been very vocal and very proud about bringing worship and prayer back to the Pentagon: HEGSETH I APPEAL TO GOD, TO JESUS FOR THAT PROTECTIONCHRISTIAN PRAYER “I’ve gotten some ‘criticism’ for hosting a Christian prayer service at the Pentagon yesterday. We said it very publicly, we said it very proudly. Appealing to Heaven, to God, is a… pic.twitter.com/lkQKtfbpJl — 5DME81 (@5dme81) May 23, 2025 HEGSETH I APPEAL TO GOD, TO JESUS FOR THAT PROTECTIONCHRISTIAN PRAYER “I’ve gotten some ‘criticism’ for hosting a Christian prayer service at the Pentagon yesterday. We said it very publicly, we said it very proudly. Appealing to Heaven, to God, is a long-standing tradition in our military.” “I’m very proud that we’re starting a monthly voluntary service at the Pentagon. George Washington was on bended knee with the troops, praying for God’s providence and protection in that moment.” “Chaplains and ministers and Christians and people of faith across generations have prayed because of the business that we’re in. The business of the 82nd Airborne.” “I appeal to GOD – to Jesus Christ for that protection. We’re gonna speak that word and be open and willing to talk about that at the Pentagon. If they want to criticize that, they’re on the WRONG SIDE of a very important issue.” PRO GOD GOD BLESS PRESIDENT TRUMP Here are his full remarks from the worship service: TRANSCRIPT: The Book of Isaiah. “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son.” 2 chapters later. “For unto us, a child is born, and unto us a son is given.” The first Book of John, or John Chapter 1, excuse me. “And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” Born in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. Yeah, greatest story ever told. And the best part about it is, it’s a true story. It’s a true story of a king who arrived not on a throne but in a humble manger, became man, but yet lived perfectly. And all he asked of us is to believe, is to honor him with who we are and what we do, and so we rejoice today in this place at this time 2,000 years ago, grateful for this incredible republic, for a savior. There is a God and it is not us. And if our good works here would save us, none of us will pass those pearly gates. Only through the redemptive grace and the blood of Jesus Christ. Yeah. Born 2,000 years ago, lived a perfect life, sinless, died on a cross for all of us. So may the Lord watch over this building, our president, our cabinet. Thank you for joining us. Our elected leaders in the House and the Senate, our local leaders, our state leaders, those, all magistrates across the country. Watch over our troops deployed right now all around the world, their families. Guide them and keep them and watch over them. So I want to thank you all for sharing in this first Christmas worship service here at the Pentagon. You can watch the entire worship service right here: Share!

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