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Trump's Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Child Health

12/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a comprehensive review of vaccine schedules, prompting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to revise the childhood vaccine schedule.
HHS may align the U.S. schedule with Denmark's recommendations, which include fewer vaccines.
Critics, including pediatricians, warn that Denmark's model could deprive American children of essential vaccines, increasing illness and death.
The announcement has been postponed until 2026.

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a comprehensive review of vaccine schedules, prompting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to revise the childhood vaccine schedule.
HHS may align the U.S. schedule with Denmark's recommendations, which include fewer vaccines.
Critics, including pediatricians, warn that Denmark's model could deprive American children of essential vaccines, increasing illness and death.
The announcement has been postponed until 2026.