- Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccines, which has raised concerns among some lawmakers.
- Cassidy predicts that Trump's vaccine order will increase insurance costs because the MMR vaccine is split into three separate shots, requiring six visits instead of two.
- Cassidy, a physician, notes that parents will face additional costs from missing work to take their child to the doctor six times for MMR shots instead of twice.
- Cassidy says the new guidance will drive up costs, inconvenience families, and result in six jabs instead of two.
- Cassidy called the new guidance “stupid” and said it shows the president does not understand Americans' financial concerns.
- Cassidy said the president has lost sight of affordability for parents and convenience for American families, which he links to the president's low poll numbers.
President Trump’s recent executive order to separate the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three individual shots has raised significant concerns regarding its impact on healthcare costs.
Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician, criticized the decision, stating, “Now instead of your child getting two shots, she has to get six shots.” This change means that insurance companies will now cover six doctor visits instead of two, leading to increased costs for families.4
Cassidy elaborated on the financial burden, noting that parents will have to take more time off work to attend these additional appointments, which he described as “inconvenience you tremendously.” He emphasized that this decision reflects a lack of understanding of American families' financial concerns, stating, “This is why the president’s poll numbers are down, because you’ve lost sight of affordability for the parent.”78
The senator further criticized the executive order as “stupid” and indicative of a broader issue in healthcare, where more visits lead to higher costs rather than fewer. He concluded that the administration has “lost sight of the convenience for the American family,” which is a significant factor driving up healthcare expenses.
As the debate continues, the implications of this executive order on public health and family finances remain a pressing concern for many Americans.
“Cassidy, a physician, says the change means six doctor visits instead of two, driving up costs and inconveniencing families. He called the guidance 'stupid' and linked it to the president's low poll numbers, saying Trump has lost sight of affordability.”
