Childhood vaccine exemptions for personal or religious reasons hit new record, CDC finds

The number of parents in the U.S. choosing not to vaccinate their children rose dramatically in the last school year, according to data released Monday by the CDC.

Trump signs childhood vaccine executive order, primaries Tuesday in 5 states, more | The Takeout

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Trump signs executive order on childhood vaccines

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Trump order calls for fewer childhood vaccines

An executive order signed by President Trump Monday would upend the childhood vaccine schedule by recommending splitting up the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot across three separate visits. The…

Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots

The Trump administration recommends separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits.

Bhattacharya says "I trust the science" on childhood vaccines

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said “I trust the science” on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.

Bhattacharya says "I trust the science" on childhood vaccines

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said “I trust the science” on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.

Bhattacharya says "I trust the science" on childhood vaccines

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said “I trust the science” on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.

Bhattacharya says "I trust the science" on childhood vaccines

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said “I trust the science” on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.

Congress debates childhood by budget lines. Children don't live that way. 

Their lives are shaped by the combination of a home, healthcare, food, childcare, schools and the time adults can afford to spend with them.