At a White House event Monday, Donald Trump gave personal advice on childhood vaccines, saying his suggestions were based on his “feelings” rather than medical guidance. He claimed the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine should be administered separately, warning of “problems” when combined, and added that the hepatitis B vaccine should not be given until age 12.
“These statements are from me, not the doctors,” Trump said when asked if it was appropriate to give such guidance. He also linked Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, despite repeated studies showing no proven connection.
Medical experts stress otherwise. Infants born to mothers with hepatitis B face a 90% chance of chronic infection if not vaccinated at birth, and one-quarter may die of liver disease. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reaffirmed that acetaminophen remains a safe option during pregnancy.
Trump has a history of questioning vaccine practices while also touting his role in developing COVID-19 vaccines through Operation Warp Speed, which he called “one of the greatest things I’ve done.”
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