Health industry pushes back against Trump’s vaccine executive order

President Trump signed an executive order this week that would overhaul the federal childhood‑vaccination program, calling for fewer shots administered over a longer period.

The order specifically proposes breaking the combined measles‑mumps‑rubella (MMR) vaccine into three separate injections, despite the lack of scientific evidence and contrary to recommendations from health officials.

Leading doctors and pharmaceutical companies quickly voiced opposition, warning that the changes could endanger children and undermine established immunization schedules.

The backlash underscores the growing tension between the administration’s policy goals and the health‑care industry, which says any such changes must be grounded in data.