Shifting U.S. Vaccine Policy: Explaining Federal Actions and Exploring Public Opinion
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) are expected to further review childhood and adult vaccination recommendations, potentially adding significant changes to those already made. To provide context, KFF held an hour-long virtual event on February 19, 2026, to discuss these developments and, based on recent KFF polling, the public’s views.
KFF experts shared insights on what this shifting policy environment means for state governments, the U.S. public health system, and Americans.
Moderator
Mollyann Brodie
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, Public Opinion and Survey Research
