Title: Trump Splits MMR Vaccine, Angering Pediatricians

**Article:** President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will change how childhood vaccines are administered in the United States. The order limits the use of combined vaccines and requires that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot be split into separate injections. The move reverses long-standing medical practice. For decades, doctors have given the MMR as a single shot to protect children against all three diseases at once. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a leading organization of children’s doctors, has strongly criticized the decision. In an official statement, the group called the recommendation on splitting the MMR shots “dangerous.” The AAP warns that separating the shots could leave children vulnerable to infection between doses. It also argues that the combined vaccine is safe, effective, and proven to reduce the number of needle sticks a child must endure. The executive order does not ban the combined vaccine outright. Instead, it limits its use, pushing healthcare providers toward the split schedule. The full details of how the order will be implemented are not yet clear. Supporters of the change argue that separating the vaccines gives parents more control over what their children receive. However, medical experts say the move contradicts decades of scientific evidence. The order is expected to face legal challenges from medical groups and public health advocates.