Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's comments
Summary
Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is not deadly, countering President Donald Trump's recent claim that combined MMR shots could be "lethal." Dr. Oz emphasized that parents should have the choice to follow their doctors' vaccine recommendations but also have the right to ask questions and make decisions about their children’s vaccinations.Key Facts
- Dr. Mehmet Oz stated the MMR vaccine is safe and not lethal.
- President Trump signed an executive order suggesting MMR should be given as three separate shots.
- Trump claimed without proof that combined MMR shots might be "lethal," while separate shots are "very effective."
- The combined MMR vaccine is standard in the U.S.; separate shots are not currently sold here.
- Dr. Oz supports parents having the ability to question and choose vaccines for their children.
- Some states have not clarified vaccine choice options for parents, which Dr. Oz said creates difficulties.
- The CDC reported 92.4% of U.S. kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles in 2025-2026, below the 95% level needed for herd immunity.
- The Trump administration encourages vaccination despite recent claims and concerns about vaccine mandates.
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