President Trump Orders Review and Modification of U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule

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Published: 2026-08-11
Category: health
Source: Healthcare Dive
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order, "Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations," aiming to modify the U.S. childhood immunization schedule. The order proposes reducing recommended vaccinations from 17 to 11, splitting the MMR vaccine, and requiring separate appointments for all childhood vaccines. A Health and Human Services task force is directed to adjust the schedule within 90 days, potentially impacting public health policy and parental decisions nationwide.

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