11 August 2026

Trump pushes overhaul of US policy on vaccines for children

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Trump pushes overhaul of US policy on vaccines for children

In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts say the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less protected.

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