Trump order endorses plan to halve vaccines recommended for children
Donald Trump has signed an executive order that endorses a plan to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children. The order directs the CDC and its advisory committee to review a recent assessment by the Department of Health and Human Services. This review aims to align the childhood vaccine schedule with scientific evidence and best practices from other developed countries.
- ▪Donald Trump signed an executive order regarding childhood vaccines.
- ▪The order acknowledges a recent assessment by the Department of Health and Human Services.
- ▪The CDC is tasked with reviewing the HHS assessment to update the vaccine schedule.
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A child receives a standard immunization in Coral Gables, Florida, last year. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA child receives a standard immunization in Coral Gables, Florida, last year. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesDonald TrumpTrump order endorses plan to reduce vaccines recommended for childrenExecutive order recognizes health department assessment as guide for federal government for childhood vaccinesReutersFri 29 May 2026 18.56 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump signed an executive order acknowledging a recent scientific assessment by the Department of Health and Human Services on childhood vaccines as a guide for the federal government, the White House said on Friday.The order directs the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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