Kansas sticks with ‘scientific evidence’ for vaccine schedule, despite Trump order

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 342

Last Updated: 5 days, 2 hours ago

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TOPEKA — Kansas won’t change its vaccine schedule to match the executive order from President Donald Trump but instead will continue to “trust in scientific evidence” and follow recommendations from major health organizations, a spokeswoman said.

In an executive order, Trump recommended separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination — although there aren’t separate vaccines available — and that all vaccines should be given in separate doctor’s visits.

The order also separated …

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