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Trump Orders Review of Childhood Vaccination Schedule

12/8/2025

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On December 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump directed federal health officials to review the childhood immunization schedule.
He said fewer vaccinations should match practices in other developed nations.
The order followed a vaccine advisory panel vote to remove the newborn hepatitis B vaccine.
The change occurs under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., following the panel's reference to Denmark.
Denmark administers fewer shots than the United States.

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Story summary

On December 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump directed federal health officials to review the childhood immunization schedule.
He said fewer vaccinations should match practices in other developed nations.
The order followed a vaccine advisory panel vote to remove the newborn hepatitis B vaccine.
The change occurs under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., following the panel's reference to Denmark.
Denmark administers fewer shots than the United States.