Australian health experts warn of US vaccine scepticism influence

The Guardian · first seen 16.08.2026

Australian medical experts express concern that Donald Trump's executive order reducing recommended childhood immunisations in the US could fuel local vaccine hesitancy, as Australia records a 3% drop in one-year-olds fully immunised against hepatitis B.

Australia records a 3% fall in one-year-olds fully immunised against hepatitis B.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing recommended childhood vaccinations to 11.

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The Guardian — Australian health experts fear US vaccine scepticism is catching on as ‘anything Trump says filters through’

Australian health experts warn of US vaccine scepticism influence

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