On May 30, 2026, an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump instructs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines by nearly 50%. The order references a scientific assessment comparing U.S. childhood immunization recommendations with those of other countries, published by the Department of Health and Human Services. The specifics of the order do not explicitly mention the removal of vaccines against seven diseases, which include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningitis, rotavirus, influenza, and Covid-19.
Trump Signs Executive Order Affecting Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 30, 2026, directing the CDC to significantly reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines. The order is based on a health department assessment comparing U.S. vaccine recommendations with those of peer nations.
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Trump order endorses plan to halve vaccines recommended for children
Trump Signs Executive Order Affecting Childhood Vaccine Recommendations