Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
Summary
President Donald Trump endorsed a government study that recommends reducing the number of vaccines given to American children. He issued an order directing federal agencies to follow the study’s guidance, which suggests vaccinating against fewer diseases and allowing more flexibility for parents and doctors.Key Facts
- The study, supported by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says the U.S. recommends more childhood vaccines than many similar countries.
- It suggests vaccinating all children against 11 diseases and limiting some other vaccines to high-risk groups or shared decisions between doctors and parents.
- Federal agencies must review the study and update vaccine recommendations in line with it.
- The order emphasizes maintaining current vaccine access for Americans.
- States control vaccine requirements for schoolchildren, and some states oppose the administration’s new vaccine guidance.
- The Trump administration previously tried to reduce vaccine recommendations but was blocked by a federal judge, and they are appealing that decision.
- Kennedy has a history of opposing some vaccines and changed CDC policies on COVID-19 vaccines for children and pregnant women.
- Last year, Kennedy replaced CDC vaccine advisory committee members with vaccine skeptics.
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