On Monday, Trump signed an executive order calling for a reduced childhood vaccination schedule of 11 immunisations. Trump said the move would provide U.S. children with “gold-standard” protection and align the United States more closely with other developed countries that recommend fewer shots.
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WHO defends immunisation schedules after Trump orders fewer childhood shots
August 12, 2026On Monday, Trump signed an executive order calling for a reduced childhood vaccination schedule of 11 immunisations. Trump said the move would provide U.S. children with “gold-standard” protection and align the United States more closely with other developed countries that recommend fewer shots.