Advocacy in Action: ABWP President-Elect Dr. Anastasia Williams Challenges New CDC Vaccine Guidelines

ABWP President-Elect Dr. Anastasia Williams is leading the charge against recent changes to the CDC’s childhood vaccine schedule, which has seen recommended immunizations slashed from 18 down to 11. Speaking with the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol, Dr. Williams expressed "grave concerns" over the new federal guidelines, noting that they mirror countries with universal healthcare while ignoring the harsh realities of health disparities and barriers to care in the United States. Dr. Williams warns that these arbitrary cuts—often made by non-medical professionals—threaten to undermine the doctor-patient relationship and leave our most vulnerable children at risk for preventable diseases. As California pledges to maintain the higher standard of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) schedule, Dr. Williams remains a steadfast voice for science, trust, and the protection of our communities.