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Trump signs decree to reduce childhood vaccinations

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a decree on Monday to reduce and split childhood vaccinations, aiming to combat the 'autism epidemic.'

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential decree on Monday aimed at reducing the number of vaccinations for children. This decree also includes orders to split combined vaccines.

According to Trump, this decision is necessary to address the so-called 'autism epidemic' in the country. However, the decree has led to significant criticism from doctors, who are concerned about the potential public health consequences of these measures.

Critics point out that these changes could undermine the effectiveness of vaccinations and damage trust in the vaccination program. The exact impact of this decree is still unclear.

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