Parents who delay baby's first vaccines also likely to skip measles shots
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With the United States likely to lose its measles elimination status in the next few months and the possibility of looming changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, new research highlights the risk of delaying vaccination. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: New research says babies who start vaccines late are also less likely to get the MMR shot on time, as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes changes to the CDC childhood vaccine schedule.
Key Points:
- The study looked at health records for more than 321,000 children with regular care.
- Children who got vaccines on time in the first four months were more likely to get the first MMR dose at 12 to 15 months.
- The research found lower MMR vaccination rates from 2021 to 2024, and rates may be even lower in the wider population.
- Experts warn that delays in early shots can build distrust, leave children unprotected longer, and raise the risk of measles outbreaks.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Delays in childhood vaccines can leave more US children open to measles and other infections, which may mean more outbreaks, missed school, and higher health costs for families and communities.
Positive Impact
Clearer CDC vaccine guidance and stronger pediatrician talks with parents could help more families stay on schedule and prevent avoidable disease.
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- Centers for Disease Control and Preventiongovernment agency or bodyMajorAI selected
Federal public health agency whose vaccine advisory panel voted on changing hepatitis B guidance, a key part of.
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Health and Human Services Secretary whose anti-vaccine activism and influence over childhood vaccine guidance are central to the.
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Virologist quoted providing expert context on the risks of delaying vaccines.
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University of Pittsburgh professor quoted on declining coverage and measles outbreaks.
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Stanford infectious diseases professor quoted on the measles risk created by delayed first-dose vaccination.
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Health care data and analytics company employing the study’s lead author and connected to the research cited.
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Referenced in connection with the research and public health context around vaccination recommendations.
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