Today, Dr. Elena Rios, President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement of changes to the routine childhood vaccination schedule.
“Eliminating long-standing U.S. childhood vaccine recommendations without a transparent review of the scientific evidence or public discussion about the potential impact on Hispanic children and other underserved communities is a dangerous decision.
This move will create confusion and mistrust among Hispanic parents. Weakening confidence in proven vaccines threatens decades of progress in preventing serious and deadly diseases.
NHHF strongly objects to this radical change in the routine vaccine schedule for U.S. children.”
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About the National Hispanic Health Foundation
The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) is dedicated to improving the health of Hispanics and underserved communities by supporting educational advancement, leadership development, and scientific excellence. Through its signature scholarship program and annual galas, NHHF fosters the next generation of culturally competent health professionals committed to working toward a more thriving and equitable healthcare ecosystem.