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Trump Directs Changes to School Vaccine Requirements Amid Measles Outbreak

President Trump has issued an order for a revision of childhood vaccine policies as schools reopen during a measles crisis.

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Archive photoPhoto: The White House · Flickr · PDM

In a recent executive order, President Trump has called for an overhaul of childhood vaccination recommendations, proposing fewer required vaccines and an increased interval between doses. This directive comes as children prepare to return to school during a significant measles outbreak, which is the worst the United States has experienced in 35 years.

Medical experts have expressed concerns regarding the proposed changes, stating that they lack scientific support and may reduce the protection offered to children against preventable diseases.

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