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President Trump’s new executive order seeks to space out childhood vaccines like MMR into separate visits and calls for more vaccine research—despite existing robust evidence supporting current schedules. Experts warn this could leave kids unprotected longer, while states—not the federal government—hold final authority over school mandates. The move echoes past controversial vaccine policy attempts, including a court-blocked proposal to reduce recommended shots. With kindergarten vaccination rates falling and a measles outbreak looming, CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz faces pressure to align with the order—even as legal experts suggest the President may override her. Amid rising vaccine hesitancy and a nation preparing for back-to-school season, the scientific consensus remains clear: vaccines do not cause autism, but political shifts threaten public health stability.

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