Shifting U.S. Vaccine Policy: Explaining Federal Actions and Exploring Public Opinion

The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is expected to further review childhood and adult vaccination schedules, potentially adding significant changes to those already made. To provide context, KFF will hold an hour-long virtual event at 12:00 p.m. ET on February 19, 2026, to discuss these developments and, based on recent KFF polling, the public’s views.

Join in to hear KFF experts share insights on what this shifting policy environment means for state governments, the U.S. public health system, and Americans.

Introductions, Framing Remarks, and Moderation:

Mollyann Brodie, KFF Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Director of Public Opinion and Survey Research

Presenters:

Liz Hamel, Senior Vice President and Director of Public Opinion and Survey Research

Jen Kates, Senior Vice President and Director of Global and Public Health Policy

Josh Michaud, Associate Director for Global and Public Health Policy