Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical group guidance
· KRGV (NBC 5)
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 10, 2026, advocating for changes to childhood vaccine recommendations. The order suggests spacing out vaccines, specifically separating the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine into three individual shots and administering all childhood immunizations at separate appointments. This move contradicts established medical guidance and has raised concerns among public health experts about increased risks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Critics, including health professionals and lawmakers, argue that the order spreads misinformation about vaccines and autism. States retain authority over school vaccination mandates, and the order encourages them to consider updating their laws accordingly.
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