Sen. Bill Cassidy from Louisiana expressed strong criticism of President Donald Trump’s executive order to revise the childhood vaccine schedule. He argued that this move would increase costs for patients and limit access to vaccines.

In a statement, Cassidy emphasized the importance of vaccination, stating, If you’re pro-life, you should be pro-vaccine. His remarks highlight concerns that separating the combination childhood MMR vaccine into three different shots could complicate immunization efforts.

Such changes to the vaccine schedule might pose challenges for healthcare providers and parents, potentially impacting immunization rates. By making vaccines less accessible, public health could suffer setbacks in preventing diseases.