By the government making such mandates it is saying they know better than you; but they do not. When has the government ever been more knowing than the public on things that count? The only thing they DO know more of is what unscrupulous things they are doing behind our backs. We need to assume and beware of all things.
If you have or you are having a child; take this as the biggest responsibility you will ever have. Don't take someone else's word for it, like your doctor who is part of the problem whether he wants to be or not; read and research, do what is best for your child.