An executive order to decrease the number of immunizations recommended for children by federal agencies to “maximize parental choice over childhood vaccines” was signed Monday by President Donald Trump, who drew a link between vaccines and the increase in autism diagnoses. From now on, the CDC will recognize the “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations,” which were put in place with recommendations from health professionals. States that enact school vaccine requirements “are advised to consider the Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations and consider updating their laws to reflect the recommendations,” a White House fact sheet states. “All Federal agencies are advised to advance the Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations based on their relevant authorities to ensure Americans have the best scientific information.” Monday’s announcement and signing marks a “major victory for parents’ rights, religious and constitutional rights, and for the gold standard in science,” Trump noted.