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Vaccines

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Cassidy warns Trump MMR split order raises costs and risks for families

Aug 16, 2026

The segment features Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, responding to President Trump's recent executive order directing that the MMR vaccine be split into three separate shots given at separate visits and reducing overall recommended childhood vaccines. Cassidy argues the change increases visits, costs, and inconvenience for families while offering no benefit on autism and potentially reducing protection through lower compliance. Cassidy references objections from the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and others, plus NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya's statements that no studies link vaccines to autism. The clip relies on Cassidy's analysis, prior Trump quotes, and named medical leaders rather than new graphics or additional guests.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Cassidy criticizes Trump EO calling for separate MMR shots and fewer childhood vaccines

Aug 16, 2026

ABC News interviewed Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a physician, on President Trump's Aug. 10, 2026 executive order recommending the MMR vaccine be split into three separate shots once available, fewer core childhood vaccines overall, and administration at separate visits. Cassidy called the change inconvenient, costly, and unsupported by evidence, arguing it would require six shots and visits instead of two and diverts focus from real autism causes. The segment covered Trump's and RFK Jr.'s statements linking vaccine timing to autism, Cassidy's prior vote for RFK Jr. based on assurances about the ACIP schedule, and his advice that parents consult pediatricians. It referenced the administration's focus on ultra-processed foods alongside vaccine policy.

▶ Source: ABC News