India, Aug. 11 -- President Donald Trump's new childhood vaccine order has triggered a sharp response from doctors and health experts. While the administration says the move will give parents more choice, critics warn that splitting the MMR vaccine could mean more shots and more doctor visits.

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a doctor and chairman of the Senate health committee, strongly criticized the order on X: "I'm a doctor. This executive order is wrong. The President does not have the expertise to make these changes. Vaccines are overwhelmingly safe. Vaccines are effective. Vaccines DO NOT cause autism. Breaking up vaccines will mean children have to get more shots to get the same protection, not fewer shots. It will increase hesitanc...