Shifting U.S. Vaccine Policy: Explaining Federal Actions and Exploring Public Opinion

Event Date: Feb 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
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The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is expected to further review childhood and adult vaccination schedules, potentially adding significant changes to those already made. To provide context, KFF will hold an hour-long virtual event at 12:00 p.m. ET on February 19, 2026, to discuss these developments and, based on recent KFF polling, the public’s views.

Join in to hear KFF experts share insights on what this shifting policy environment means for state governments, the U.S. public health system, and Americans.

Moderator

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Mollyann Brodie

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, Public Opinion and Survey Research

Presenters

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Liz Hamel

Senior Vice President, Director of Public Opinion and Survey Research

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Jennifer Kates

Senior Vice President, Director of Global and Public Health Policy

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Josh Michaud

Associate Director, Global and Public Health Policy