Health10/9/2025The Guardian

Alarm as CDC calls for separate MMR vaccines despite measles outbreak

Alarm as CDC calls for separate MMR vaccines despite measles outbreak

The CDC has called for separate measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines, raising concerns about the potential impact on the ongoing measles outbreak. The Trump administration's reassessment of vaccines has led to this proposal, despite the fact that the current MMR vaccine is the standard approach. Experts argue that separate shots would be more costly and time-consuming, potentially discouraging parents from getting their children vaccinated. The measles outbreak is currently the worst in decades, and this move by the CDC has alarmed healthcare professionals who fear it could further exacerbate the situation. The article highlights the ongoing debate around vaccine policies and the potential consequences of any changes to the established MMR vaccine regimen, particularly during a public health crisis like the current measles outbreak.

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