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What does Trump's new childhood vaccine order mean for Texas families?
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk EVAN MACDONALD Houston Chronicle , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The state's childhood vaccine requirements remain unchanged for the upcoming school year.
Experts are concerned that recent federal guidance from the Trump administration may cause confusion among parents in Texas. The state's childhood vaccine requirements remain unchanged for the upcoming school year. Despite the lack of changes to Texas vaccine requirements, there is worry that conflicting federal guidance could have a negative impact.
Further information on what this means for local families is available from the Waco Tribune-Herald, which has more details on the potential effects of the federal guidance on vaccination rates in Texas.
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Category: schools Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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