Doctors warn Trump’s vaccine plan could endanger children | DW News

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule in the US, saying it is in children's best interests and gives parents more choice. Many pediatricians oppose the move, warning it could leave children vulnerable to preventable diseases such as measles. They also stress that decades of research have found no link between vaccines and autism, contradicting claims repeatedly raised by Trump and his allies. 0:00 Intro 0:51 Trump announces overhaul of US childhood vaccine schedule 1:33 Why doctors are worried about Trump's vaccine order 2:35 The return of preventable diseases 3:57 US vaccines vs. Europe: What's different? 5:26 Should the MMR vaccine be split up? 6:44 The risks of delaying childhood vaccines 8:34 Vaccines and autism: What does the science say? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www

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