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Trump Signs Controversial Vaccine Order

Updated 2026-08-10 19:40 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump has signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines, linking them to autism despite scientific refutations. The move builds on efforts by HHS Secretary RFK Jr., a vaccine skeptic.

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Trump signs executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines, falsely linking shots to autism

The order builds on the Trump administration's efforts to reshape the childhood shot schedule under HHS Secretary RFK Jr., a longtime a vaccine skeptic.

2026-08-10 19:32 UTC