Trump pushes overhaul of US policy on vaccines for children

In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts say the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less protected.

Many medical experts cast the push as scientifically baseless and potentially damaging to public health

Many medical experts cast the push as scientifically baseless and potentially damaging to public health.

As the US experiences its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, the president's order coincides with children returning to school. Curbing vaccines has been a key priority for Health Secretary Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who has long touted a debunked link between immunization and autism.

As the US experiences its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, the president's order coincides with children returning to school. Curbing vaccines has been a key priority for Health Secretary Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who has long touted a debunked link between immunization and autism.