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CDC’s next move: Will it align with Trump’s vaccine order?
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on the executive order and its potential impact on the CDC's recommendations are available from Atlanta News First.
In Atlanta , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is awaiting its next steps after President Donald Trump's executive order. The order affects universally recommended childhood vaccines. The CDC, based in Atlanta, typically requires approval from its director for changes to federal childhood vaccine recommendations.
The new director, Dr. Erica Schwartz, has expressed support for vaccinations. Further details on the executive order and its potential impact on the CDC's recommendations are available from Atlanta News First.
The order's effects on childhood vaccine policies are still unclear, and the CDC's response is being watched closely.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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