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California vows to ignore Trump's 'dangerous' childhood vaccine guidance
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gillian Mohney , as published by SFGate - Bay Area News
· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway President Trump's proposal involves splitting up the measles, mumps and rubella shot.
California has taken a stance against President Donald Trump's guidance on childhood vaccines. The state has vowed to ignore the president's suggestions, deeming them dangerous. President Trump's proposal involves splitting up the measles, mumps and rubella shot.
This is the extent of the information available on the president's plan. Further details on the president's guidance and California's response can be found through SFGate, a local news source for the Bay Area, including San Francisco .
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Published: August 12, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? California has taken a stance against President Donald Trump's guidance on childhood vaccines. The state has vowed to ignore the president's suggestions, deeming them dangerous. President Trump's…
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