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Trump urges fewer child vaccines, cites autism, NFL price myth

5/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said childhood vaccine doses should be reduced, arguing that smaller shots could improve outcomes such as autism.
He defended childhood vaccinations in a Sunday interview on Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.
Trump praised the polio vaccine for eradicating disease while expressing worry that infants receive too many shots.
He also claimed the NFL charges viewers $1,000 per game, saying the price limits public access to football.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said childhood vaccine doses should be reduced, arguing that smaller shots could improve outcomes such as autism.
He defended childhood vaccinations in a Sunday interview on Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.
Trump praised the polio vaccine for eradicating disease while expressing worry that infants receive too many shots.
He also claimed the NFL charges viewers $1,000 per game, saying the price limits public access to football.