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Dr. Herbie Duber is the Kitsap Public Health District health officer“Dr. Herbie Duber is the health officer for Kitsap Public Health District.”
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Dr. Herbie Duber addressed concerns about a recent White House executive order“At the end of the day, I believe we all want the same things for our children. We want them to grow and learn; to enjoy being kids; and more than anything, to live healthy and happy lives.With that in mind, it was disheartening that the White House chose to issue an executive order this week that will cause unnecessary uncertainty around routine childhood vaccination.”
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The White House executive order affects childhood vaccination guidelines“null”
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The White House executive order was issued this week“At the end of the day, I believe we all want the same things for our children. We want them to grow and learn; to enjoy being kids; and more than anything, to live healthy and happy lives.With that in mind, it was disheartening that the White House chose to issue an executive order this week that will cause unnecessary uncertainty around routine childhood vaccination.”
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Dr. Herbie Duber stated the order has caused 'unnecessary uncertainty'“At the end of the day, I believe we all want the same things for our children. We want them to grow and learn; to enjoy being kids; and more than anything, to live healthy and happy lives.With that in mind, it was disheartening that the White House chose to issue an executive order this week that will cause unnecessary uncertainty around routine childhood vaccination.”
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Vaccine recommendations remain unchanged“Childhood vaccine recommendations haven’t changed.”
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Dr. Herbie Duber emphasized that recommended childhood vaccines are safe“Recommended childhood vaccines are safe and save lives.”
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Decades of data show serious side effects of vaccines are rare“Decades of data, from millions of children, show that routine childhood vaccines are safe and that serious side effects are extremely rare.”
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for 2026 recommends vaccines for 16 diseases“null”
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends vaccines for MMR“For 2026, the AAP continues to recommend a proven set of childhood vaccines, including the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, and immunizations against RSV, hepatitis A and B, rotavirus, influenza, and meningococcal disease.”
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends vaccines for RSV“For 2026, the AAP continues to recommend a proven set of childhood vaccines, including the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, and immunizations against RSV, hepatitis A and B, rotavirus, influenza, and meningococcal disease.”
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends vaccines for hepatitis“For 2026, the AAP continues to recommend a proven set of childhood vaccines, including the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, and immunizations against RSV, hepatitis A and B, rotavirus, influenza, and meningococcal disease.”
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has no changes to the vaccine schedule“Childhood vaccine recommendations haven’t changed. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reviews the science, safety data, and disease trends in the United States every year and publishes an evidence-based schedule of recommended vaccines for kids. For 2026, the AAP continues to recommend a proven set of childhood vaccines, including the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, and immunizations against RSV, hepatitis A and B, rotavirus, influenza, and meningococcal disease. These recommendations didn't change because the science didn't change.”
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Washington State vaccine requirements for school and childcare remain unchanged“Vaccine requirements for school and childcare in Washington haven’t changed.”
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Washington State vaccine requirements are set by the Washington State Department of Health“Vaccine requirements for school and childcare in Washington haven’t changed. States set their own rules for which vaccines children need to attend school or childcare. You can check the Washington State Department of Health website for the current list of required vaccines for your child's age and grade.”
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Residents are urged to consult pediatricians for vaccine questions“I encourage you to reach out to your pediatrician if you have questions about vaccines or which ones are right for your kids. They know your child, and they're the best resource for sorting through headlines and figuring out what matters for your family.”
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Residents are urged to verify required vaccines for their child's age and grade on the state health website“You can check the Washington State Department of Health website for the current list of required vaccines for your child's age and grade.”
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Outbreaks like measles have surged nationally“However, disease outbreaks will become more common if vaccination rates drop, as we have already seen with a recent surge in measles cases nationwide.”
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Measles outbreaks highlight the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates“However, disease outbreaks will become more common if vaccination rates drop, as we have already seen with a recent surge in measles cases nationwide.”