Trump executive order would split up MMR vaccine
Summary
President Trump is planning to sign an executive order to change how childhood vaccines are given. The order would split the combined MMR vaccine into three separate shots and recommend giving vaccines at different medical visits.Key Facts
- The executive order calls for separating the MMR vaccine into three single-disease shots when available.
- It also encourages giving all childhood vaccines at different medical appointments.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s advisers previously recommended splitting the MMR vaccine.
- Earlier this year, the White House asked Kennedy to avoid making controversial vaccine policy changes.
- President Trump has shown continued interest in changing childhood vaccine policies.
- There is no scientific evidence that current vaccine schedules cause health problems or autism.
- Courts have stopped past attempts by the administration to reduce the list of federally recommended vaccines.
- Vaccine experts warn that more shots at separate visits may lead to missed or delayed immunizations.
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