Breaking: RFK Jr. plans to change pediatric vaccine schedule, ousted CDC director says

"He did not have any data or science to point to," Susan Monarez said of the conversation with Kennedy about the childhood vaccine schedule.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   Ousted CDC director says Kennedy plans to change pediatric vaccine schedule By Daniel Payne and Isabella Cueto BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images Susan Monarez, the ousted CDC director, told lawmakers at a Wednesday hearing that her former boss, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., told her he plans to change the childhood vaccine schedule this month.   She also said Kennedy told her he had spoken to President Trump about upcoming changes to the vaccine schedule before he pushed her out of the agency. READ MORE Sign up for Daily Recap All the health and medical news you need today, in one email. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   Cassidy questions why RFK Jr. ousted CDC Director Monarez at pivotal hearing By Elizabeth Cooney 2   Major health insurer group says members will continue to cover vaccines, a step that may ease anxiety over access By Tara Bannow 3   CDC temporarily revokes remote work approvals for employees with disabilities By O. Rose Broderick 4   RFK Jr. adds five members to ACIP, key vaccine panel, days ahead of meeting By Chelsea Cirruzzo, Anil Oza, Elizabeth Cooney, Isabella Cueto, and Daniel Payne A special anniversary sale: 10 months of STAT+ for $10/month Join us for our next decade and get the most out of our reporting with STAT+. Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us