CDC's New Vaccine Approach Sparks Concerns Over MMR Split
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The acting CDC chief, Jim O’Neill, has proposed breaking up the MMR vaccine into three separate shots, a move unsupported by evidence and potentially harmful, as it could reduce vaccination rates and increase disease risk. This stance aligns with vaccine skepticism promoted by political figures like RFK Jr., amidst ongoing measles outbreaks and declining vaccine coverage, raising concerns about public health safety.
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