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Childhood Vaccines: What the White House & Executive Order Says, and What the Evidence Shows

Childhood Vaccines: What the White House & Executive Order Says, and What the Evidence Shows

August 12, 2026

AUCD and the Autism Society's fact sheet examines the August 10, 2026 White House Executive Order on childhood vaccines and outlines five key considerations for families. The resource compares statements in the Executive Order with current scientific evidence and discusses topics including autism and vaccines, separating the MMR vaccine, international vaccine schedules, parental choice, and access to vaccination. The fact sheet emphasizes the importance of evidence-based information, reducing barriers to care, and ensuring families can keep children up to date on recommended vaccinations. It concludes that families need accurate information, convenient access to vaccines, fewer obstacles to staying on schedule, and support from trusted health care providers when making vaccination decisions.

View Childhood Vaccines: What the White House & Executive Order Says, and What the Evidence Shows Fact Sheet:
https://www.aucd.org/uploads/Policy_Advocacy/vax-factsheet-2026.pdf