Dramatic changes to the nation’s childhood vaccination schedule shouldn’t directly hinder access to shots in Massachusetts, public health experts said, thanks to the state’s efforts to build an inoculation policy independent from federal recommendations.

It is likely, though, that federal health authorities’ decision to reduce from 17 to 11 the number of immunizations recommended for all children will spread confusion and misinformation among parents, even in Massachusetts.

“There will still be quite a bit of, I would call it chaos,” said Carlene Pavlos, executive director of the Massachusetts Public Health Alliance.

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