Trump’s Vaccine Order Faces Pushback | Albany News

President Trump’s new vaccine order proposes slashing federal recommendations to just 12 shots and splitting the MMR vaccine into three separate doses — a move New York officials fiercely oppose. Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald insists no science backs these changes, noting the split MMR shot doesn’t exist in current form and would take years to develop and approve. He warns parents not to expect any immediate shifts in state vaccination rules, which remain unchanged for now. The commissioner also rebuts Trump’s debunked autism-vaccine link, backed by decades of pediatric research, and cautions that confusing schedules could lead kids to miss critical vaccines. While federal guidelines may shift, states like New York retain final authority over school mandates — so parents should consult their pediatrician with any concerns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a90a522bf900c0e