President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at reducing the number of diseases for which all children should be vaccinated from 18 to 11. The order reaffirms an overhaul previously announced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been a vocal critic of certain vaccines.
The new directive seeks to streamline the list of recommended vaccines, focusing on diseases that Trump and his administration believe are most critical for public health. This change would affect the vaccination schedules provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and could impact how vaccines are administered across the United States.
The move has drawn mixed reactions from public health officials. While some support the focus on the most prevalent diseases, others warn that reducing the number of vaccines could leave children vulnerable to preventable illnesses. The CDC has not yet commented on the order, but it is expected to review the proposal before making any changes to its guidelines.
This executive action reflects ongoing debates around vaccine policy and public health strategy in the United States. (nbcnews.com)
