Breaking news: Kennedy’s panel votes to limit M.M.R.V. vaccine for children under 4
The members voted against the combination shot for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.
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Sep. 18, 2025, 7:57 p.m. ET

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Dr. Martin Kulldorff gestures with his hand while he speaks at a table with several officials. Rows of other attendees are in the background.
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Kennedy’s Advisory Panel Votes to Limit M.M.R.V. Vaccine for Children Under 4

The members voted against the combination shot for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Guidelines on vaccines given separately to prevent those infections remain unchanged.

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