President Donald Trump has signed an executive order regarding childhood vaccine recommendations. The order reportedly calls for changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, with some reports indicating a focus on fewer childhood vaccines.
In signing the order, President Trump cited autism. This action has drawn pushback from medical professionals, with doctors expressing concerns about the potential impact of altering the childhood vaccine schedule. Critics also fear the order could lead to increased child deaths.
Some reports suggest President Trump falsely linked childhood vaccinations to autism when discussing the executive order. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.