RFK Jr.'s quiet hunt for autism culprits stalls as Trump orders baseless changes to childhood shots - CBS News

Trump has repeatedly blamed vaccines for rising autism rates, a claim widely debunked by scientific consensus. This directive came less than 90 days before midterm elections, where anti-vaccine rhetoric reportedly worries some GOP strategists about voter backlash.

For families here, this creates confusion about standard health practices. Local doctors, from the Medical District to Quaker Avenue, may see parents asking new questions about what's best for their kids. It also puts pressure on school districts if state rules on required immunizations shift. Childhood vaccination rates nationally already show a slight dip, coinciding with this directive.