Trump Proposes Separation of Combination Vaccines

Why it matters locally: The proposal to separate combination vaccines could affect public health messaging and vaccination protocols established by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

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Former President Donald Trump announced a proposal Monday calling for the separation of combination vaccines into individual injections. This initiative specifically mentions the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, suggesting its components be administered as separate shots. The proposal indicates a shift from current vaccination practices, which commonly utilize combined immunizations. Health organizations generally administer the MMR vaccine as a single injection. The suggested individual shot approach was last a common practice several decades ago.