WHO: Trump Vaccine Order Puts Children at Risk

World health leaders are pushing back against a new White House order that would overhaul the country’s vaccine schedule, warning it could mean more needles and greater disease risk for children. The order, signed by President Donald Trump, aims to restructure how vaccines are recommended and administered in the United States. But the World Health Organization (WHO) says the move is misguided. According to WHO officials, changing the current schedule without clear scientific backing could disrupt proven immunization timelines. That, they argue, would leave children exposed to preventable illnesses for longer periods and require additional shots to catch up. The existing vaccine schedule, which has been in place for decades, is designed to protect children at their most vulnerable ages. WHO experts stress that any major shift should be based on evidence, not policy. The White House has not yet responded to the criticism. But the debate highlights a growing tension between political decisions and public health expertise. For now, pediatricians and global health groups are urging caution—warning that the order, as written, could do more harm than good.