Federal Judge Blocks Vaccine Cuts for Children

A federal judge in Boston has halted a decision by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reduce recommended vaccinations for children. Kennedy's revamp of a vaccine advisory committee is likely in violation of federal law. Medical groups have raised concerns and amended a lawsuit to stop the changes.

In a significant move, a federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children.

The judge noted that Kennedy's restructuring of a key vaccine advisory committee likely breached federal procedures, prompting concerns from medical groups.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, among others, has amended a lawsuit filed earlier this year, seeking to prevent the government from scaling back the childhood vaccination schedule.

(With inputs from agencies.)