Doctors blast Trump for doubling down on vaccine policy modeled after Denmark
Summary
President Trump signed an executive order to change the US childhood vaccine schedule by following Denmark’s vaccine recommendations, which suggest fewer vaccines. Medical groups like the American Medical Association and American College of Physicians oppose this change, saying it lacks scientific support and could put children at risk.Key Facts
- President Trump signed an order to model US vaccine policy after Denmark’s schedule.
- Denmark recommends 11 childhood vaccines, while the current US schedule recommends 17.
- The plan would drop vaccines for diseases such as rotavirus, COVID-19, flu, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B.
- The change was first promoted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who opposes vaccines.
- The medical experts behind the assessment have no formal vaccine policy experience and oppose vaccines.
- A judge temporarily blocked the changes, saying federal rules were violated.
- Medical groups warn that changing vaccine schedules without strong evidence could harm public trust and health.
- Danish health researchers say the US and Denmark are too different for this approach to work.
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