NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough
World Health Organization opposes President Trump's executive order to reduce childhood vaccine schedule
The World Health Organization (WHO) is publicly challenging a new executive order from President Donald Trump that mandates a reduction in the recommended childhood vaccine schedule. Health experts cited in the report warn that the policy change could increase the risk of preventable childhood illnesses.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
This directly alters federal guidance on childhood immunizations, which impacts public health standards and the availability of specific vaccines for children across the United States.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump issued an executive order to scale back the childhood vaccine schedule.
- The World Health Organization has formally pushed back against the order.
- Health experts argue the policy increases the risk of preventable illnesses in children.
Who's Mentioned
organizationWorld Health Organization“International body defending current immunization approaches”other11“Number of immunizations in the new recommended schedule”personDonald Trump“President who signed the executive order”personRobert F. Kennedy Jr.“Health Secretary whose policy goals are reflected in the order”organizationMerck“Vaccine manufacturer that criticized the order”