Trump Orders Review of U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule

President Donald Trump has ordered a review of the nation's childhood immunization schedule, calling the United States an "outlier." He argued the country recommends "far more" vaccine shots to children than necessary. The announcement came hours after a key advisory panel voted to change a vaccine guideline. The panel, which influences U.S. health policy, recommended lifting a long-standing rule that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth. The president did not specify which vaccines he believes are unnecessary. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends vaccinations against 14 diseases by age two. Health experts widely agree that the recommended vaccine schedule is safe and vital for public health. They warn that reducing vaccinations could lead to the return of dangerous, preventable diseases.