WHO Director-General Tedros said on the 12th that recent US adjustments to the childhood vaccination schedule depart from scientific evidence, warning that delaying or splitting vaccinations could leave children exposed to infectious-disease risk for longer. The remarks follow an executive order by Trump to reduce the number of childhood vaccinations; WHO said it is concerned.

2026-08-13

WHO Director-General Tedros said on the 12th that recent US adjustments to the childhood vaccination schedule depart from scientific evidence, warning that delaying or splitting vaccinations could leave children exposed to infectious-disease risk for longer. The remarks follow an executive order by Trump to reduce the number of childhood vaccinations; WHO said it is concerned.