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Federal Register #2026-11180
Executive Order Directs Update of U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule to Align with Peer Countries
Buyer
Executive Office of the President
Posted
June 03, 2026
Identifier
2026-11180
This notice announces an executive order from the Executive Office of the President regarding U.S. childhood vaccine policy. - Government Buyer: - Executive Office of the President - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Scope and Requirements: - Directs realignment of the U.S. core childhood vaccine schedule to reflect scientific evidence and best practices from peer developed countries - HHS conducted a comparative scientific assessment of U.S. and peer nation immunization recommendations - CDC and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will review the assessment and update the schedule - Emphasizes flexibility for parents and doctors in immunization decisions - Mandates continued coverage of recommended immunizations by private insurance, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Vaccines for Children Program - Highlights protection of religious liberty, parental authority, and compliance with legal obligations - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are mentioned in this document - No procurement of goods or services is directly solicited in this notice
Description
This presidential document, Executive Order 14407, directs the realignment of the United States core childhood vaccine schedule to align with scientific evidence and best practices from peer developed countries. It is based on a scientific assessment conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services comparing U.S. childhood immunization recommendations with those of peer nations. The order emphasizes maintaining vaccine access, protecting religious liberty and parental authority, and ensuring federal actions align with updated vaccine schedules recommended by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. It also mandates coverage of recommended immunizations without cost sharing by private insurance and public programs.