NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 11, 2026Hillsborough
Representative Lois Frankel criticizes executive order regarding childhood vaccine schedules
Representative Lois Frankel issued a statement opposing a new executive order that alters the childhood vaccine schedule. She claims the change contradicts the guidance of pediatric experts and poses risks to children's health.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)Why It Matters
The changes the recommended schedule for childhood vaccinations, which impacts the standard medical protocols for children nationwide.
Key Facts
- Representative Lois Frankel publicly criticized a new executive order regarding childhood vaccine schedules.
- Frankel stated that the executive order was issued against the advice of pediatric experts.
- The executive order modifies the existing childhood vaccine schedule.
Who's Mentioned
personVictoria Doyle“Retired attorney and primary opponent of Lois Frankel.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States who signed the executive order.”personLois Frankel“U.S. Representative for Florida's 22nd Congressional District.”organizationAssociated Press“Contributed to the news report.”organizationU.S. Department of Health and Human Services“Directed to improve vaccine research and present a plan for single-disease vacci”organizationWLRN News“News outlet reporting the story.”locationFlorida's 22nd Congressional District“District represented by Lois Frankel”