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Trump and RFK Jr try again to upend vaccines for kids
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Rob Stein | NPR , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The order seeks to reduce the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11.
In a recent move, President Trump has signed an executive order that aims to change the childhood vaccine schedule in the US. The order seeks to reduce the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11. This development is likely to have implications for children's health in Los Angeles and beyond.
Further details on the executive order are available from the source. It is known that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
has expressed concerns about the safety and effectiveness of certain childhood vaccines. The order's outcome is uncertain, as it may face a court challenge, similar to a previous move by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was blocked by a judge.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In a recent move, President Trump has signed an executive order that aims to change the childhood vaccine schedule in the US. The order seeks to reduce the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to…
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