Trump signs executive order on vaccine recommendations for children
PBS · August 10, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
The executive order recommends that the MMR vaccine be separated into three individual shots given in separate visits. It also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance vaccine research.
Why it matters
This order may impact vaccination policies and public health guidelines for childhood immunizations.
How this story affects people
How does this story affect you if you are a parent of young children?
This order could affect how your child receives vaccinations, as it recommends separating the MMR vaccine into three individual shots given at different visits. This change may alter your scheduling and approach to childhood immunizations.
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