Trump to sign executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots
Summary
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to change childhood vaccine guidelines, recommending that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine be given as three separate shots in different visits. Health experts warn that spreading out vaccines this way could increase the risk of children catching preventable diseases before completing all doses.Key Facts
- President Trump plans to sign an order promoting spaced-out childhood vaccinations.
- The order suggests separating the combined MMR vaccine into three individual shots.
- Separate MMR vaccines are not currently available in the United States.
- Public health experts warn that delaying vaccine doses raises infection risks for children.
- Vaccination requirements for schoolchildren are determined by individual states, not the federal government.
- Trump has pushed for more autism research, despite scientific studies showing no link between vaccines and autism.
- The U.S. is dealing with a measles outbreak as schools begin the year.
- The federal government continues research and safety checks on vaccine schedules and combinations.
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