CDC panel votes to change vaccine schedule for children - CBS News
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A CDC advisory committee has recommended that children wait until age 4 to receive the combined MMRV shot, while still getting separate vaccines for chickenpox and MMR at age 1. Supporters say it could reduce the risk of fever-related seizures, but medical groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics argue the risks are rare and accuse the panel of spreading misinformation.