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American Academy of Pediatrics calls Trump vaccine order ‘dangerous’

American Academy of Pediatrics calls Trump vaccine order ‘dangerous’

Summary

The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s executive order that aims to reduce childhood vaccinations. They warned this order could increase the risk of diseases like measles, which is already at a high level in the U.S.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking fewer childhood vaccines.
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics opposes the order and calls it dangerous.
  • Measles cases in the U.S. are at the highest level in 35 years.
  • The executive order comes as cold and flu season approaches.
  • Dr. Andrew Racine, president of the Academy, publicly spoke against the order.
  • The Academy worries that reducing vaccines could lead to more outbreaks of preventable diseases.
  • Childhood vaccines protect children from serious illnesses like measles.
  • The criticism shows a significant disagreement between health experts and the president on vaccination.
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