Map Shows States That Could Defy Trump's New Vaccine Order
Summary
President Donald Trump signed an order changing recommendations for childhood vaccines, such as reducing the number of diseases children are federally recommended to be vaccinated against and separating combined vaccines into individual shots. Many states, especially those led by Democrats, already use vaccine guidance from sources other than the federal CDC and may resist these new rules.Key Facts
- President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccines that changes federal vaccine recommendations.
- The order reduces the number of diseases children are federally recommended to be vaccinated against.
- The combined MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) would be split into separate shots once available.
- The order suggests giving vaccines on separate medical visits when possible.
- At least 30 states and jurisdictions rely on vaccine guidance from sources other than the CDC.
- 26 states plus Washington, D.C. use alternative vaccine guidance for all childhood vaccines.
- States led by Democrats are more likely to use non-federal vaccine recommendations than Republican-led states.
- Some state health departments say their vaccine schedules will remain based on trusted medical organizations and scientific research.
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