HHS seeks public input on new vaccine recommendation categories under Trump and Kennedy

A request for information was posted by the Department of Health and Human Services, giving the public a 30‑day window to comment on potential changes to the U.S. vaccine recommendation framework.

The RFI asks whether new categories should be added beyond the current three tiers – universal recommendations, risk‑based recommendations, and shared clinical decision‑making.

The move is being driven by President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who have signaled a desire to overhaul how childhood vaccines are administered.

While the document does not implement any policy changes, it signals that the administration is actively seeking input as part of a broader effort to reshape vaccine policy.