United States
Statement summary
Trump calls for review of childhood vaccine recommendations and continued coverage under applicable law
Trump calls for CDC and ACIP to review childhood vaccine recommendations while preserving access and coverage under applicable law.
REALIGNING UNITED STATES CORE CHILDHOOD VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS WITH BEST PRACTICES FROM PEER, DEVELOPED COUNTRIES Executive Order 14407 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and Policy. Pursuant to the Presidential Memorandum of December 5, 2025 (Aligning United States Core Childhood Vaccine Recommendations with Best Practices from Peer, Developed Countries) (Memorandum), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) completed a scientific assessment that compared United States childhood immunization recommendations with those of peer nations, analyzed vaccine uptake and public trust, evaluated clinical and epidemiological evidence and knowledge gaps, and examined vaccine mandates (scientific assessment). The scientific assessment found that the United States currently...