When it comes to vaccine schedules, the U.S. is now the outlier - statnews.com
Google News • 1/9/2026 • Last cited 1/9/2026
Summary
The U.S. has become an outlier in childhood vaccine schedules, as highlighted by a report from Stat News. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) staff reportedly felt "blindsided" by a unilateral overhaul of the child vaccine schedule, according to The Washington Post.
Lindy Score Breakdown
30
Age (0-35)
6 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
Google News
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score40/100
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 6 days - proven survivor
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