Trump Orders Reduction to 11 Childhood Vaccines Amid Autism Claims

On August 10, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccines from the current schedule to 11. The order also suggests breaking the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine into three separate doses. This action calls for an investigation into states' compliance with childhood vaccine exemptions. While the administration claims the change aligns the U.S. with other developed nations, health experts caution that this approach could lead to more missed vaccine appointments. This matters for investors as changes in health policies can impact healthcare stocks and vaccine manufacturers.