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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order calling for changes to childhood vaccine recommendations in the US, including reducing the number of vaccines recommended, replacing the MMR vaccine with three separate shots, and administering vaccines during separate visits. Experts warn that these changes could cause confusion, delay vaccinations, and increase the risk of preventable disease outbreaks, especially as measles cases are already at a 30-year high. The order is unlikely to have immediate legal effect but may influence state policies and potentially undermine public trust in vaccines globally. The move is rooted in discredited claims linking vaccines to autism and is opposed by health authorities emphasizing the importance of science-based immunization schedules.
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