Mehmet Oz Breaks with Trump Suggestion That MMR Vaccine Could Be 'Lethal'
Summary
Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and not deadly. This statement contrasts with President Donald Trump’s recent claim that the combined vaccine could be lethal, as Trump signed an order to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots despite no evidence supporting his claim.Key Facts
- Dr. Mehmet Oz said on CBS that the MMR vaccine is safe and "not a lethal vaccine."
- President Trump suggested the combined MMR shot "could be quite lethal" and wants it split into three separate shots – measles, mumps, and rubella.
- Merck, the company making the MMR vaccine, said separate shots would not be available for at least 10 years.
- Japan stopped using the combined MMR vaccine in 1993 due to side effects but still gives separate vaccines for measles and rubella.
- About 92% of U.S. kindergarteners received the MMR vaccine last school year, below the 95% needed for herd immunity.
- The U.S. is facing the highest number of measles cases in over 30 years, with 2,777 confirmed cases in 2023.
- Major health groups say the combined MMR vaccine is safe and effective, with no link to autism.
- The administration’s order aims to space out vaccines and give them separately when possible.
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