Trump signs order recommending spaced-out vaccine schedule for children

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order introducing new recommendations for vaccine administration in children, advocating for a spaced-out schedule. The order specifically suggests a three-dose regimen for immunizations against measles, mumps, and rubella.

This initiative aligns with the priorities of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has previously led an anti-vaccine non-profit organization and has long promoted a now-debunked link between immunization and autism. The federal government's direct control over vaccination policies is limited, as many aspects fall under state and territorial jurisdiction.

The executive order "advises states and territories to review" the administration's recommendations concerning immunization requirements for contexts such as school enrollment and attendance. This move signals a potential shift in federal guidance on childhood vaccinations.