President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing a revision of the US childhood vaccine schedule, potentially resulting in fewer recommended vaccines overall. The move represents a sweeping shift in federal vaccine policy, though immediate changes to school immunization requirements are unlikely.
The order comes as Trump has publicly questioned links between vaccines and autism, citing unproven risks. The Japan Times reports he raised concerns about an alleged connection, while other sources do not detail the specific reasoning behind the revisions beyond a desire for change. It is expected that the proposed changes would require more frequent doctor visits to achieve the same level of protection against diseases.
The White House released an executive order outlining the planned changes, but details on the revised schedule remain limited. The Washington Examiner notes that reports of the impending order circulated last week. Vox frames the move as President Trump taking aim at childhood vaccines.
The Guardian raises questions about whether the recommendations are based in science and if they will lead to lower vaccination rates or a resurgence of preventable diseases. No right-leaning sources were found to cover this story.
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