Request for Information: Categories Used in Federal Vaccine Recommendations and the Role of Shared Clinical Decision-Making
What happened
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), supporting the Task Force on Safer Childhood Vaccines, is requesting public comment on whether current categories for federal vaccine recommendations are adequate. These categories include routine, risk-based, and shared clinical decision-making. The Department also seeks input on considerations for setting recommendations, such as scientific evidence, individual autonomy, and religious freedom.
Why it matters
This request allows the public to influence how federal vaccine recommendations are categorized and made, potentially affecting how vaccines are recommended across the United States. It invites input on scientific rigor, individual rights, and communication practices needed to maintain public trust in these recommendations.
Who it affects
- ›The general public, who can submit comments
- ›Individuals receiving federal vaccine recommendations
- ›Task Force on Safer Childhood Vaccines
- ›Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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