Trump administration seeks changes to childhood vaccine policy

President Trump has called for an executive order to reduce recommended childhood vaccinations and increase spacing between shots, though medical experts reportedly caution against these changes.

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Published Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 1:50 am AESTUpdated Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 2:15 am AEST 2 min read

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