Sam's News — health — 2026-08-10¶
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The president of the United States signs controversial vaccine policy order¶
On August 10, 2026, the president of the United States signed an executive order concerning childhood vaccine policy. The order recommends separating the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine into three separate shots administered in separate medical visits rather than as a combined vaccination. The order directs the nation's health agencies and advises states to revise their vaccine administration rules. The order also calls for reducing the number of childhood vaccines administered overall and for narrowing which vaccines are included in childhood immunization schedules. The president and HHS Secretary RFK Jr. referenced autism during the signing, despite scientific studies showing no link between vaccines and autism. The Trump administration had previously avoided public discussions of vaccine policy due to political concerns but changed course with this order. Medical groups have pushed back against the order, which contradicts their guidance on vaccination schedules.
Sources: STAT News Web Search, Ars Technica RSS