NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough
Florida pediatricians reject federal changes to childhood vaccination schedule
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has publicly stated it will not follow a new federal executive order from President Donald Trump that mandates changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. The medical association maintains that it will continue to follow its existing clinical recommendations rather than the new federal directives.
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This conflict creates uncertainty for parents and healthcare providers regarding which vaccination guidelines will be enforced or followed in Florida medical practices.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump issued an executive order requiring changes to the childhood vaccination schedule.
- The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has formally rejected the federal order.
- The association stated it will not change its current vaccination recommendations.
- The association characterized the federal order as 'nonsense'.
Who's Mentioned
personRana“Doctor quoted in the article representing the pediatricians' stance.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the executive order.”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article.”organizationFlorida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics“Medical association opposing the federal order.”