Key facts
- Mehmet Oz stated that the MMR vaccine is not a lethal vaccine.
- President Trump had previously suggested that the combined MMR vaccine could be lethal.
- Trump also stated that individual shots for measles, mumps, and rubella are effective.
- The MMR vaccine is not offered in three separate shots.
- The interview occurred during a discussion about vaccine accessibility and parental concerns.
Mehmet Oz stated that the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is not lethal, directly addressing remarks made by President Trump. During a discussion, Trump had asserted that the combined vaccine might be lethal, although he also noted that individual shots for each disease are effective. Oz's clarification came after he was pressed by Brennan to address the president's statements. Oz initially began to discuss patient autonomy but was redirected to clarify the president's remarks. He emphasized that the MMR vaccine is not offered in three separate shots and that Merck could not provide such an option. This exchange follows other recent interviews involving administration health officials on similar topics.