Senator Bill Cassidy criticizes President Trump's order to separate childhood vaccine injections into individual visits.
Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician and Republican senator, criticized the administration's order to separate the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three individual shots administered at separate medical visits. Cassidy argued that the proposal is inconvenient for parents, potentially increasing costs and requiring more frequent doctor visits. While President Trump stated that the change would result in no significant loss, Cassidy warned that the policy could lead to more children becoming sick. He noted that the order fails to consider the affordability and convenience of the American family. This criticism marks a shift in Cassidy's stance, as he previously supported the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health and human services secretary. However, Cassidy has become a more vocal critic of the administration since losing a primary challenge from a candidate endorsed by Trump. The order represents a significant shift in the parents' experience of childhood immunizations, moving from a single combination vaccine to a multiple-visit schedule.