Kennedy Jr. faces lawsuit as 15 states move to block childhood vaccine changes over health risks

A coalition of 15 U.S. states has initiated legal action against the Biden administration, aiming to halt proposed changes to childhood vaccine guidelines that they argue could pose health risks. The states are seeking a judicial ruling to prevent the implementation of these modifications and to revert to the previous advisory framework that governed vaccination protocols. This move comes amid growing concerns regarding vaccine safety and efficacy, with prominent figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocating for vaccine skepticism. The states contend that the adjustments could undermine public health initiatives and parental rights in making informed health choices for their children. As the debate over vaccination policies intensifies, this lawsuit highlights the ongoing tensions between state government authority and federal health directives, reflecting broader national conversations about health autonomy and safety standards in childhood immunizations.