In a significant move to enhance vaccine research and policy, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has formed two new specialized working groups. These teams will focus on vaccines during pregnancy and the childhood immunization schedule, as announced by Dr. Martin Kulldorff, chair of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), on September 18, 2025. The working groups, composed of ACIP members, CDC staff, and external experts, aim to address critical gaps in vaccine safety and efficacy for these vulnerable populations. The initiative underscores the CDC’s commitment to advancing public health through targeted, evidence-based strategies. The announcement follows a series of meetings held in Atlanta, Georgia, where Dr. Kulldorff and other experts discussed the evolving landscape of immunization practices. This development is expected to have far-reaching implications for healthcare policies and maternal and child health outcomes in the United States.
US vaccine panel sets up two working groups to study pregnancy and childhood vaccination schedule
