President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday intended to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children in the United States from 18 to 11. The White House stated the order focuses on “more vaccine flexibility and research,” with a fact sheet obtained by the Washington Examiner indicating it will “maximize parental choices over vaccinations for their children.” This move comes as “Americans … are asking questions, especially post COVID,” according to sources familiar with the administration’s thinking.
The executive order seeks to shift control of the childhood vaccine schedule away from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and towards state governments. The reduction in recommended vaccines represents a significant change to current public health guidelines. No right-leaning outlets reported on the swearing-in of Todd Blanche as attorney general, which preceded the signing.
The order follows weeks of controversy surrounding the confirmation of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, who was confirmed by the Senate Saturday with a 50-49 vote. The White House framed the vaccine initiative as responding to public concerns and increasing parental agency in healthcare decisions.
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