Fact Check: Does the U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule Give Far More Vaccines Than Peers?

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Claimant: Donald Trump

Claim: The U.S. vaccine schedule gives far more vaccines than other developed countries.

Rating: MISLEADING

Explanation: Comparisons that count individual doses inflate the apparent number of vaccines. When measured by diseases targeted, U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations are broadly similar to those of other high-income countries.

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Date: 01/01/2026

 

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Last Updated on January 2, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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