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New ACIP Charter Signals Possible Change in Priorities for Committee
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has renewed the charter for its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), retroactively effective to April 1, 2026. This two-year renewal is not unexpected, as HHS provided a notice of charter renewal in the Federal Register earlier this month, but several changes to the charter language provide…
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Court Order Presses Pause on New ACIP Committee and Changes to Childhood Vaccination Schedule
It has been a tumultuous year for federal vaccine policy – and children are starting to feel the effects. Amidst a major measles outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chose to roll back nearly half of all childhood vaccination recommendations in early January. As readers of Say Ahhh! Health Policy Blog might…
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Medicaid and CHIP Cover More than 4 in 10 Students in Public Schools Nationwide
School-aged children across the nation are facing a mounting mental health crisis, exacerbated by policy changes affecting immigration and Medicaid. As we’ve written before, Medicaid and CHIP are vital supporters of student success, both during the school years and into adulthood. Understanding the landscape of Medicaid/CHIP coverage in local school districts is paramount to connecting…
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HHS Announces Changes to Recommended Vaccine Schedule for Children
Vaccines and immunizations are safe, effective ways to prevent serious illness by teaching the body’s immune system to recognize and defend against harmful germs. For children and adolescents, vaccines are typically given according to the child and adolescent immunization schedule. The schedule shows which vaccines are recommended by age and offers guidance on intervals for…
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School-Based Health Services Remain Critical to Keeping Kids Healthy in 2026: New Toolkit Offers a Guide
In Partnership With: Medicaid covers essential student health services, including mental and behavioral health care. From funding school health staffing, direct services and screening programs, to covering assistive equipment and technology for students with disabilities, Medicaid helps to ensure students are able to learn and thrive. As readers of Say Ahhh! know, earlier this year,…
