Trump's vaccine order would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
Summary
President Donald Trump signed an order to separate combination vaccines like the MMR shot into individual injections and space out vaccination appointments. Experts say this would create large costs and delays, as drugmakers must rebuild old vaccine production and parents would need many more doctor visits.Key Facts
- The order requires separating the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into separate shots.
- Vaccination appointments would need to be spaced out more than they are now.
- Drug companies would have to restart production of individual vaccines not used in the U.S. for decades.
- Building new manufacturing plants for these vaccines could take about five years and cost tens of millions of dollars.
- Parents would need to bring children to many more appointments, increasing time and expense.
- Pediatricians might face strain administering more separate vaccine visits.
- Current combination vaccines help ensure children get full protection before school and are supported by scientific studies.
- Vaccine makers like Merck and GSK confirm their combination shots are safe and effective but have no plans to unbundle.
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