The American Medical Association strongly criticized President Trump's executive order to align US childhood vaccine recommendations with Denmark's schedule, calling it unsupported by credible scientific evidence. The proposed changes would reduce recommended immunizations from 17 to 11, eliminating several key vaccines. The decision was based on work by political appointees without vaccine policy expertise, raising concerns about the politicization of public health.
Background
The US follows a well-established childhood vaccination schedule developed through decades of research and real-world data to protect against various diseases. Denmark's healthcare system and population demographics differ significantly from those in the US.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jun 2, 2026 at 03:07 AM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10