“Vaccinating my daughters was never something I questioned or saw as optional. To me, it was a life-or-death decision, and I never thought twice about making sure they were fully vaccinated. I believe we should trust qualified medical professionals and experts who have spent years studying medicine and public health.” — A in Massachusetts

The Threat to Childhood Immunization Access

Every child deserves to grow up safe from preventable diseases. But as harmful misinformation about vaccines spreads and routine immunization rates dip, illnesses like measles and whooping cough are making an alarming comeback in our communities. Protecting our kids — and looking out for new babies and for our immunocompromised neighbors who cannot get vaccinated — takes all of us standing together.

Your voice is needed! Now, the Trump Administration has opened an official public comment period on childhood vaccine recommendations. Changing routine vaccine standards could strip away guaranteed, no-cost insurance coverage for working families, force parents without paid leave to take off work for multiple extra doctor visits, and replace trusted medical science with political directives. This public comment period is an opportunity to share why altering these standards would hurt families and put our children at risk.

Quick signature: Add your name to our letter in support of keeping basic vaccines covered at zero cost and protecting our national immunization standards!

Why Science-Based Vaccine Schedules Matter for Families

Parents need clear, reliable rules based on science, not political choices. For decades, medical experts have guided our vaccine schedule to keep kids safe and build parent trust. Bypassing these medical experts creates confusion and risks taking away free vaccine coverage for working families.

In addition, forcing extra doctor visits creates huge problems for parents who lack paid leave and causes long clinic wait times. Delaying vaccination leaves infants unprotected when they are most vulnerable, and makes basic health care harder and more expensive. Government rules should make health care simpler and cheaper for families — not harder, more expensive, and more confusing.

The official public comment deadline is September 20, so sign on now to support science-based vaccine rules that protect our children’s health and our communities.

The more people who speak out, the bigger our impact. Please take a moment to share this action link with your friends and family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are childhood vaccines currently covered at no cost by insurance?
Under national public health regulations and preventative service guidelines, recommended childhood immunizations must be covered by most private insurance plans and Medicaid without copays or out-of-pocket costs for families.

How could changes to HHS vaccine recommendations affect families financially?
If official federal recommendations are altered or weakened, insurance mandates requiring zero-cost coverage may no longer apply. This could result in out-of-pocket fees for routine shots, making basic health care more expensive for working families.

What is the deadline to submit public comments to HHS regarding childhood vaccines?
The official public comment deadline for this administrative review period is September 20, 2026.

What have vaccines meant for you and your family?

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