the change

noun

informal + old-fashioned
: the time of menopause when a woman stops menstruating

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But the three members who opposed the change noted that there was little evidence of any harm from the vaccine, even among newborns, and that no longer vaccinating newborns would increase the harm for children who would become vulnerable to dangerous liver conditions. Alice Park, Time, 6 Dec. 2025 The Washington Post, who first reported about the change, similarly reported that sources said McCrery had concerns the ornate structure would overshadow the historic residence itself. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 Those who favor the change argue that other countries, such as Denmark and Finland, vaccinate only newborns of mothers who test positive, and that rates of infection are relatively low in the United States. Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2025 Some committee members and public health experts warn that the change could have wide-ranging consequences, such as an increase in infections among kids. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the change

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