Shifting U.S. Vaccine Policy: Explaining Federal Actions and Exploring Public Opinion
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) are expected to further review childhood and adult vaccination recommendations, potentially adding significant changes to those already made. To provide context, KFF will hold an hour-long virtual event at 12:00 p.m. ET on February 19, 2026, to discuss these developments and, based on recent KFF polling, the public’s views.
Join in to hear KFF experts share insights on what this shifting policy environment means for state governments, the U.S. public health system, and Americans.RSVP
Introductions, Framing Remarks, and Moderation:
Mollyann Brodie, KFF Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Director of Public Opinion and Survey Research.
Presenters:
- Liz Hamel, Senior Vice President and Director of Public Opinion and Survey Research
- Jen Kates, Senior Vice President and Director of Global and Public Health Policy
- Josh Michaud, Associate Director for Global and Public Health Policy
Related
- State Recommendations for Routine Childhood Vaccines: Increasing Departure from Federal Guidelines. Details→
- The New Federal Vaccine Schedule for Children: What Changed and What Are the Implications? Full analysis →
- Poll: Trust in the CDC and Views of Federal Childhood Vaccine Schedule Changes. Poll findings →
- KFF/The Washington Post Survey of Parents Survey results →
- Interactive Dashboard: KFF Polling on Health Information and Trust. Explore the data→
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