Israel sounds alarm over Trump's vaccine order: children will start getting sick

Trump's order to split the MMR vaccine and reduce childhood vaccinations has alarmed Israeli doctors. They warn of the risk of measles outbreaks and declining immunization rates. Specialists plan to publish an official position against the reform.

US President Donald Trump signed an order mandating the split of the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) into three separate injections and reducing the list of recommended childhood vaccinations. This has alarmed Israeli specialists, who warn that such measures could lead to lower immunization rates and increased morbidity among children. Professor Yasmin Maor, head of the infectious diseases department at Wolfson Hospital, states that scientific data do not support the reform. Professor Ilan Dalal, chairman of the Pediatric Association, notes that immunization levels will drop significantly, and measles outbreaks are already being recorded in some areas of the US and Israel. Experts emphasize that splitting the vaccines will create practical difficulties for parents, especially those with many children, and reduce the likelihood of completing the full vaccination course. They also fear that Israel may follow the American example, leading to severe consequences for public health. The Israel Pediatric Association plans to publish a document with an official position against the reform.