August 10, 2026 · HHS public-comment review updated August 21 · Childhood vaccines / MMR / Public health
Trump narrows childhood vaccine recommendations and urges splitting the MMR shot
Trump announced a narrower core childhood-vaccine schedule and urged splitting the combined MMR shot. On August 21, HHS opened a public-feedback process on how federal vaccine recommendations should be categorized, timed and communicated. The policy review is documented; the evidence reviewed here still does not support a health benefit from splitting MMR, and current U.S. products do not provide separate single-antigen measles, mumps and rubella vaccines for routine use.
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