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Minnesota Department of Health taking rare step of bucking new childhood vaccination recommendations by the CDC "I really wanna highlight that there is no new scientific discoveries backing these changes"

January 8, 2026
Here's what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations

January 6, 2026
U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child drawing harsh criticism from medical experts Dr. Michael Osterholm says the decision will lead to more hospitalizations and preventable deaths among children

January 5, 2026
Report: Get that flu shot, especially if you're over 65 "Your immune system isn't quite as robust as it was when you were 25," says Dr. David Hilden of HCMC

October 20, 2025
Minnesota endorses COVID vaccination recommendations from medical professionals in break from fed guidance Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisers declined to recommend vaccines for anyone

September 23, 2025
Executive Order announced by Governor Tim Walz looks to safeguard vaccine access across Minnesota "Minnesota will continue to be guided by science and the freedom to seek out medical expertise," said Gov. Walz

September 8, 2025
Decreasing childhood vaccinations continue to alarm health professionals "We definitely noticed a trend following the COVID pandemic," says Dr. Chase Shutak with Children's Minnesota

August 19, 2025
RFK Jr.'s vow to overhaul vaccine injury program echoes grievances of anti-vaccine movement Health experts and lawyers say updates are needed to help clear a backlog of cases

August 7, 2025
Osterholm shocked by canceling of vaccine funding: "I cannot recall a more dangerous decision that was made than this one" Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the world's leading epidemiologists, says future pandemics will be difficult to stop

August 6, 2025
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development “I don’t think I’ve seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years,” said Dr. Mike Osterholm

August 6, 2025