White House Executive Order Reshapes Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Reducing Recommended Diseases and Splitting MMR

President Trump issued an executive order that reduces the recommended childhood vaccine schedule from 18 diseases to 11, splits the MMR vaccine into separate visits, and pushes for individual vaccine appointments. Public health experts warn of access barriers, lower uptake, and potential disease resurgence. Stakeholders are now pushing for a GAO feasibility study before implementation, signaling potential delays and practical concerns. This is a major federal policy shift with implications for healthcare policy, vaccine confidence, and midterm politics.