Washington, Aug. 10 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) signed an executive order, saying his administration would recognise "Gold Standard" recommendations for 11 core vaccinations against serious and dangerous diseases, along with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Trump said that for years, the US had recommended more childhood vaccines than other peer nations, with children in some cases receiving up to 72 vaccine doses.

"Effective immediately, my administration is recognising Gold Standard childhood vaccine recommendations for only 11 core vaccinations against the most serious and dangerous diseases, along with the MMR," Trump said, while signing an executive order in the Oval Office, adding that the MMR...