California's Legal Challenge: Vaccination Schedule Sparks Controversy

California's Attorney General plans to challenge federal changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, which were introduced by the Trump administration and led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Concerned that these adjustments could lower vaccination rates, medical organizations are also pursuing legal actions to counter the new policy.

California's Attorney General is poised to file a lawsuit against federal changes to the U.S. childhood vaccine recommendations introduced by the Trump administration. These changes, championed by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are seen as potentially detrimental to vaccination rates.

Medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, have expressed significant concerns, arguing that the new immunization schedule was implemented without proper evidence-based consideration. Legal pressure comes as these groups seek to overturn the changes and replace the advisory committee responsible for the decision.

California AG Rob Bonta, alongside Connecticut's AG, William Tong, has criticized Kennedy's approach to vaccine policy. They aim to scrutinize the federal immunity laws that shield drug manufacturers, highlighting a need for accountability in cases of injury claims, while emphasizing a commitment to science-based facts.

(With inputs from agencies.)