MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
SUBJECT: Harmonizing U.S. Childhood Vaccine Protocols with Global Standards
In January 2025, the United States advocated for vaccinations against 18 diseases for all children, positioning itself as an outlier among developed nations. For comparison, Denmark endorses vaccines for only 10 diseases associated with significant health risks, Japan for 14, and Germany for 15. This discrepancy raises a critical question: Are American children receiving the most effective and scientifically validated vaccination protocols available globally? A thorough examination of this issue is necessary to ensure that our public health strategies align with the best practices observed in peer countries.
Therefore, I instruct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct a comprehensive review of the vaccination practices of comparable developed nations. This review should focus on core childhood vaccinations—those recommended universally for children—as well as the scientific data underpinning these recommendations. Should the findings indicate that these international best practices outperform our current domestic guidelines, I urge you to revise the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule accordingly, while ensuring that access to existing vaccines remains intact for all Americans.
This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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