The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it is maintaining its childhood vaccine recommendations and will continue following immunization schedules developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and endorsed by 12 leading medical organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and American Medical Association.
"Michigan's childhood vaccine recommendations, school requirements and exemption processes remain unchanged, even in light of the recent federal executive order," said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive. "We understand that shifts in federal guidance can create uncertainty for parents and physicians, so we want to provide clarity."
In December 2025, Michigan's Chief Medical Executive issued a Standing Recommendation supporting vaccine recommendations grounded in scientific evidence. The state continually reviews evidence regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness, and there is no new data to support changes to the vaccine schedule at this time.
With Michigan children preparing to return to school and U.S. measles cases reaching a 35-year high, the department is encouraging parents to ensure their children are up to date on vaccinations. Michigan has recorded increases in measles, whooping cough, and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
Parents can contact their child's health care provider to request immunization records, or request records through their local health department or at MCIR.org/Public.