New Maryland Measles Outbreak as Trump Pushes Unproven Autism Vaccine Link
Summary
Maryland health officials have confirmed a measles outbreak with 14 new cases among people who were not vaccinated. President Donald Trump is supporting changes to the vaccine schedule that separate the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into individual shots while suggesting this may help prevent autism, a claim unsupported by scientific research.Key Facts
- Maryland has confirmed 31 measles cases this year, with 27 cases since mid-July, mostly among unvaccinated people.
- Outbreaks are declared in St. Mary’s, Carroll, and Cecil Counties.
- Measles is very contagious; an unvaccinated person has about a 90% chance of infection after being exposed.
- No widespread community transmission has been found; most cases are within households.
- Maryland health officials are working to increase vaccination access and rates.
- President Trump supports splitting the MMR vaccine into separate shots, claiming it may reduce autism risk.
- Medical research for decades has found no link between the MMR vaccine and autism.
- Public health groups, including the CDC, continue to recommend routine MMR vaccination to prevent outbreaks.
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