What Trump’s New Vaccine Order Means for Children and Public Health | Newswise
President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to promote a new approach to the childhood vaccine schedule. The order calls for separating combination vaccines including potentially splitting MMR into individual measles, mumps and rubella shots and spacing childhood vaccines across separate appointments, despite longstanding medical guidance supporting the existing schedule. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight. To sched
President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to promote a new approach to the childhood vaccine schedule. The order calls for separating combination vaccines including potentially splitting MMR into individual measles, mumps and rubella shots and spacing childhood vaccines across separate appointments, despite longstanding medical guidance supporting the existing schedule. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight. To schedule an interview with an expert, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum,[email protected]. Elizabeth Chomais a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor at the GW School of Nursing. Jennifer Walshis a clinical assistant professor in the GW School of Nursing and primarily teaches pediatrics and health assessment. Emily Smith,is an associate professor of global health and an expert in infectious diseases and epidemiology, at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. Asefeh Faraz Covelliis an associate professor in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at the GW School of Nursing. David Diemertis the clinical director of the GW vaccine research unit and professor of medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Jose Lucaris an associate professor of infectious diseases at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Kelly Gebois the dean of the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. An infectious disease physician and epidemiologist, Dr. Gebo’s research has focused on disparities in access to care and outcomes among people affected by HIV, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases. Sara Rosenbaum,is the Emeritus Professor of Health Policy and Management, and previously served as founding Chair of the Milken Institute School of Public Health Department of Health Policy at George Washington University. She is a nationally recognized expert on health care access for vulnerable populations. -GW-