Trump's vaccine order sparks debate over changing the schedule

Trump’s executive order would cut the recommended childhood vaccine schedule from 18 to 11 vaccines, push to space out or split up vaccines, and increase emphasis on parental choice, a move doctors say could cause confusion and lower vaccination rates. In practice, major vaccine types and the CDC schedule are not expected to change soon, insurers say they will continue covering CDC-recommended vaccines, and the Vaccines for Children program would remain funded. The order faces legal and logistical hurdles, including scrutiny of vaccine ingredients and the feasibility of separating combination vaccines into individual shots, with experts warning it could undermine public health and spark outbreaks unless processed through established advisory and court channels.