Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's comments
Updated on: August 23, 2026 / 2:59 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Dr. Mehmet Oz stated the MMR vaccine is not lethal, disagreeing with President Trump's assertions.
- President Trump claimed the MMR vaccine could be "lethal" if not administered as three separate shots, though these are not available in the U.S.
- Oz stressed the administration's goal to encourage vaccinations while respecting parental autonomy and doctor recommendations.
- The discussion touches on parental rights to question and decide on their children's vaccinations.
- Measles vaccination rates among kindergarteners have fallen below the 95% herd immunity threshold.