I treated children for rotavirus in Denmark. The Danish vaccine schedule is no model for the U.S.

STAT·Feb 6

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There is discussion about whether the US should model its vaccine policy after Denmark's, with some outlets suggesting that Denmark's vaccine schedule may not be suitable for the US. The Danish schedule reportedly recommends fewer childhood vaccines than the US, and experts note that the two countries have different systems. It is unclear whether the US will adopt a vaccine schedule similar to Denmark's, with some reports suggesting it may be considered.

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