The U.S. childhood vaccine schedule now looks more like the schedule in Denmark, which HHS looked to for inspiration. AdvertisementTo get to the 72 number, those behind the childhood vaccine schedule change likely counted the individual components in combination vaccines as separate injections, according to Patel. MANDEL NGAN via Getty Images The childhood vaccine schedule changes aren't backed by science, experts told HuffPost. It’s worth knowing that Denmark is “an outlier among developed nations” when it comes to its vaccine schedule, according to Patel. The fact that Denmark’s vaccine schedule isn’t as comprehensive as other countries is evident in its disease burden.

Source: Huffington Post January 07, 2026 14:30 UTC