President Trump orders review of childhood vaccine recommendations

President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to review and potentially reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines. The order follows a Department of Health and Human Services assessment suggesting the U.S. recommends more vaccines than peer nations. The CDC had previously reduced its recommendations from 17 to 11. Health organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians have criticized the move, emphasizing the U.S. vaccine schedule's scientific basis and effectiveness.