Experts warn that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is putting children's health at risk by unilaterally changing the childhood vaccination schedule.[1][2] The new plan recommends vaccinating all children against only 11 diseases, while the previous plan included 17 diseases.[1] For other diseases, the CDC recommends vaccination only for high-risk groups or shared clinical decision-making.[1] Vaccinations for at-risk groups include RSV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, dengue, and ACWY and B meningococcal vaccines.[1] Shared decision vaccinations include rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A and B.[1][2] The American Academy of Pediatrics called the changes dangerous and unnecessary, with the risk of chaos in doctors' offices and a drop in vaccination rates.[2] Officials say the changes will improve confidence in vaccinations, but experts warn of an increased risk of disease.[1][2]