2026-03877NoticeWallet

CDC's Vaccine Committee Gears Up for March Meeting on Schedules

Published Date: 2/26/2026

Notice

Summary

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is meeting on March 18-19, 2026, to review and update vaccine recommendations that affect kids and families across the U.S. They’ll discuss changes to vaccine schedules and the Vaccines for Children program, which could impact when and how vaccines are given. Public comments are open from March 2-12, so everyone has a chance to weigh in before decisions are made.

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Vaccine Schedule and VFC Review

ACIP will review and may update childhood vaccine schedules and the Vaccines for Children program at its March 18-19, 2026 meeting. These updates could change when and how vaccines are given to vaccine-eligible children; the docket will accept written comments March 2–12, 2026.

ACIP Recommendations Trigger Coverage

The notice states that immunization recommendations of ACIP that are adopted by the CDC Director and appear on CDC immunization schedules generally must be covered by applicable health plans under the Affordable Care Act and section 2713 of the Public Health Service Act. This links ACIP decisions to health plan coverage requirements.

Possible Votes on COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries and Long-COVID

ACIP may hold recommendation votes concerning COVID-19 vaccine injuries and Long-COVID during the March 18-19, 2026 meeting. If ACIP adopts related immunization recommendations, those recommendations generally must be covered by applicable health plans under the Affordable Care Act and section 2713 of the Public Health Service Act.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
Effective Date
2/26/2026
3/12/2026
3/18/2026

Department and Agencies

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Independent Agency
Agency
Health and Human Services Department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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