MMA WARNS CDC VACCINE CHANGES COULD CONFUSE FAMILIES

The Minnesota Medical Association is raising concerns after the CDC revised its childhood vaccine schedule for the first time in decades.   The changes reduce universal recommendations from 18 to 11 vaccines and move others like flu, rotavirus and meningococcal shots to “shared decision-making” or high-risk categories.  Federal officials say the overhaul aligns the U.S with other nations, but the MMA warns it could undermine confidence in vaccines proven safe and effective.  The group urges parents to consult their physicians about vaccination information.