Trump order endorses plan to reduce vaccines recommended for children
Summary
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to guide the government in reviewing the vaccines given to children and teenagers. This order asks the CDC and its vaccine advisory group to update the vaccination schedule based on a recent health department assessment.Key Facts
- President Trump signed an order about childhood vaccines.
- The order refers to a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
- It asks the CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to review this report.
- The goal is to update the list of vaccines recommended for children and teens.
- HHS had issued a memo earlier in January recommending fewer vaccines for children.
- The White House said the U.S. vaccine schedule should follow scientific evidence and what other developed countries do.
- The vaccine review should allow flexibility for doctors and parents on how and when vaccines are given.
- The order wants to keep access to all current vaccines available in the U.S.
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