President proposes split‑dose vaccine approach and links it to reduced autism rates

During remarks on health policy, the president proposed altering vaccine dosing schedules — suggesting five smaller doses spaced every six months for certain vaccines — and said the administration would push manufacturers to change dosing practices. "I think you're going to see a massive reduction in autism and that's a big deal," he said.

The claim was presented without supporting scientific evidence in the briefing transcript. Health officials present urged vaccination and said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would post any confirmed measles‑related deaths after verification. Reporters and public health experts will require independent verification and peer‑reviewed evidence to evaluate the president's vaccine‑autism assertion.