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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing the state to set its own vaccination schedules, independent of federal guidance. This follows concerns over changes at the CDC under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership, including the firing of top officials and the appointment of individuals who have spread vaccine misinformation. California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii formed a West Coast Health Alliance to issue joint vaccine recommendations, rejecting the CDC's altered guidelines. The move reflects a broader distrust in federal public health guidance and a desire to prioritize scientific evidence in vaccine recommendations.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.