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Illinois Defies Trump, Keeps 2026 Vaccine Schedule, 96.8% Measles Coverage

8/12/2026

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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will keep the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccine schedule despite President Donald Trump’s order to split the MMR vaccine.
Dr. Sameer Vohra said the department will stay guided by science.
Governor JB Pritzker called the order a “thoughtless piece of paper” and reaffirmed guidance.
IDPH reported 96.8% measles vaccination in 2025-26, meeting the 95% target for all but one required vaccine.

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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will keep the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccine schedule despite President Donald Trump’s order to split the MMR vaccine.
Dr. Sameer Vohra said the department will stay guided by science.
Governor JB Pritzker called the order a “thoughtless piece of paper” and reaffirmed guidance.
IDPH reported 96.8% measles vaccination in 2025-26, meeting the 95% target for all but one required vaccine.