The new guidelines no longer universally recommends children receive vaccines for rotavirus, hepatitis A and hepatits B, meningitis (meningococcal disease), RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), COVID, and influenza (the flu).
"People need to be aware that the risk of being exposed is growing," said NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai.
The changes come as North Carolina is seeing an increase in risk of exposure to measles and respiratory viruses.
Although the number of respiratory virus-related ER visits and hospitalizations have decreased, there have been 32 new flu-related deaths in North Carolina, according to NCDHHS data as of Wednesday.
"The bottom line is, vaccines are critical to our health," said NCDHHS Division of Public Health Director Dr. Kelly Kimple.
At UNC Health, infectious disease expert Dr. David Weber said they have seen 400 cases of flu last week, with more than 50 people admitted with flu or RSV.
"To me, most concerned are rotavirus and influenza," Dr. Weber said.
Some parents in the Triangle tell Eyewitness News they're concerned about the changes. However, the CDC's recommendations are not mandatory.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in part in a statement: "This decision protects children, respects families, and rebuilds trust in public health."
North Carolina health officials encourage families to talk to your healthcare provider to make the right decision for your child.
"I get concerned about a child possibly that's sick, getting one of my children sick," Kimberly Bryant said. "A lot of these illnesses can be preventable. So, we want to make sure we stay on top of those vaccinations."
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