Trump signs executive order to split up MMR vaccine
Summary
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order to change how childhood vaccines are given. The order plans to separate the combined MMR vaccine (which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella) into three individual shots given at different doctor's visits.Key Facts
- The executive order directs splitting the combined MMR vaccine into three single-disease shots when available.
- It encourages giving all childhood vaccines at separate medical visits as much as possible.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his advisers have previously recommended splitting the MMR vaccine.
- Earlier this year, the White House asked Kennedy to avoid making controversial vaccine policy changes.
- President Trump has shown ongoing interest in changing childhood vaccine policies.
- There is no scientific evidence that the current childhood vaccine schedule causes harm or increases autism risk.
- Courts have blocked past government efforts to reduce the list of recommended vaccines or restrict access to some vaccines.
- Splitting the MMR vaccine could increase the number of doctor visits, which might lead to missed or skipped vaccinations.
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