“More sick children – some of them desperately ill. More hospitalizations. More pressure on our already-stressed health care system. More medical expenses for families. More struggles for the tens of millions of working parents without paid sick time they can use to care for their ailing sons and daughters. More uncertainty and confusion for parents.

“Those will be the results of yesterday’s reckless move by the CDC – weakened by unqualified, ideological Trump appointees – to slash vaccine recommendations for children. The new childhood vaccine schedule defies scientific evidence and the advice of our best medical experts. Put simply, it will make our children and our country sicker.

“Childhood vaccines save lives. America’s moms and dads need a federal government that makes evidence-based health recommendations proven to protect babies and children from serious disease. Right now, tens of millions of families are in crisis, losing access to their health care providers as their coverage lapses because Republican leaders in Congress refused to extend the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. More than ever, families need clarity and to be able to trust their government. Instead, the Trump administration is delivering misinformation that puts children at greater risk for serious, preventable diseases.

“At MomsRising, we stand with families and pediatricians in putting our children’s health first. We will work to educate parents about the vaccines that will help keep their children safe and healthy.”