Doctors blast Trump for doubling down on vaccine policy modeled after Denmark

Ever wonder why some politicians push for vaccine policies that sound out of step with science? Well, the American Medical Association just called out President Trump for doubling down on a plan to base US childhood vaccines on Denmark’s model — despite a lack of credible evidence, according to Beth Mole reporting for Technology. The idea is to cut the recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, dropping shots for flu, COVID, hepatitis, and others, based on what Denmark does. But here’s where it gets tricky — experts like AMA President Bobby Mukkamala point out that our current schedule is backed by decades of research and tailored to the U.S. disease landscape. And, as Beth Mole notes, this shift isn’t just about science — it’s influenced by anti-vaccine rhetoric and a desire to follow peer countries with very different healthcare systems. So what does this actually mean for your kids? The real question isn’t just about Denmark’s approach — it’s whether the U.S. will prioritize proven safety over political influence, before more parents lose trust in vaccines altogether.