NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 11, 2026Hillsborough
Rep. Lois Frankel criticizes executive order regarding childhood vaccine schedules
Representative Lois Frankel issued a statement opposing a new executive order that alters the childhood vaccine schedule. She characterizes the change as contrary to the recommendations of pediatric experts and expresses concern regarding potential risks to children's health.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)Why It Matters
The changes the established schedule for childhood vaccinations, which impacts the medical guidelines followed by pediatricians and parents nationwide.
Key Facts
- President Trump issued an executive order to change the childhood vaccine schedule.
- Representative Lois Frankel publicly opposed the executive order.
- Frankel claims the order contradicts the advice of pediatric experts.
Who's Mentioned
personVictoria Doyle“Primary opponent of Lois Frankel”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”personLois Frankel“U.S. Representative for Florida's 22nd Congressional District”organizationAssociated Press“News contributor”organizationWLRN News“News outlet”locationFlorida's 22nd Congressional District“District represented by Lois Frankel”