President Trump’s new executive order on childhood vaccines has created fresh questions about what is changing, what is not, and what families should do now.

In this episode of The Health Advocates, Steven Newmark breaks down the order’s major provisions, including proposals to reduce the number of universally recommended vaccines, space out vaccinations, and eventually separate the MMR vaccine into individual measles, mumps, and rubella shots.

He also explains the limits of the executive order, including the fact that states still control school vaccination requirements and that many of the proposed changes would require additional federal action, new products, or further implementation.

The episode also examines the scientific evidence behind the existing vaccine schedule, the risks of delaying vaccination, and why changing recommendations could create particular concerns for people living with chronic illness or weakened immune systems.

Most importantly, Steven offers practical guidance for parents trying to navigate conflicting recommendations and increasing confusion around vaccine policy.

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Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org

A podcast episode produced by Amelia Violet Prouse, Associate Podcast & Video Producer at GHLF.

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