Federal budget cuts totaling $11.4 billion have led to the cancellation of numerous vaccination clinics across the US, impacting efforts to combat measles resurgence and other preventable diseases. The cuts, attributed by the Department of Health and Human Services to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been temporarily blocked in some states following legal action. However, many organizations are proceeding as if the cuts are permanent, impacting vaccination access, particularly for vulnerable populations and causing widespread concern among public health officials. The cuts have resulted in staff layoffs, canceled outreach programs, and a reduction in vaccination services.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.