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, proposing changes to childhood vaccine recommendations. The order suggests separating the MMR vaccine into three individual shots and scheduling all childhood vaccinations at separate appointments. While Trump claims this will enhance parental rights and vaccine uptake, public health experts warn that delaying vaccinations could increase the risk of preventable diseases. The order also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to improve vaccine research. Critics, including health professionals and lawmakers, argue that the recommendations lack scientific backing and could spread misinformation about vaccine safety.
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