Trump administration weighs new executive order on vaccines and autism research
The White House is reviewing a possible executive order that would address vaccine policy and autism research, with a decision expected soon.
According to insiders, the Trump administration is preparing an executive order focused on vaccines and autism, with a target date as early as next week. The proposal would explore new research initiatives, including both prospective studies and analyses of past data. While the exact language remains unsettled, the White House emphasizes a goal of achieving the world’s best childhood vaccine schedule.
President Trump has previously advocated for reducing the number of recommended immunizations, and a prior May order sought to align U.S. schedules with nations that use fewer shots. Legal challenges have halted other efforts to modify official vaccine guidance, notably a court injunction affecting actions by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The upcoming order could shift attention to a topic that officials have tried to keep low-key ahead of upcoming elections.
Why it matters
A potential executive order could reshape U.S. vaccine policy and autism research priorities.
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