Trump's call to split up the MMR childhood vaccine revives long-settled debate

Published by CBS News on October 2, 2025

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-split-up-mmr-vaccine-long-settled-debate/

Calls to split the MMR vaccine reopen a debate that science settled decades ago. Separating the shots would not improve safety and could weaken protection by increasing missed or delayed vaccinations. Revisiting disproven concerns risks undermining confidence in one of the most effective tools for preventing serious childhood diseases.