An executive order from the Trump administration would seek to split the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into separate shots, according to reports. The measure is described as part of a broader effort to change how childhood vaccinations are administered.
Other coverage has characterized the order as calling for greater spacing between routine childhood immunizations and potentially altering the nation’s existing vaccine schedule. The reports indicate that the order would direct federal officials to examine or advance changes to current recommendations, although the available descriptions do not provide details about the specific implementation.
The reported action has drawn attention because the childhood vaccine schedule is established through federal health guidance and medical recommendations. Any changes could affect pediatric practices, families and public-health planning, but the precise scope and timing of the proposed policy were not specified in the information available.