CDC committee votes to change measles vaccine guidance for young children

Live ScienceThursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:22:16 PM
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CDC committee votes to change measles vaccine guidance for young children
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted to recommend against the use of the MMRV vaccine for children under four years old. This decision could limit options for parents seeking to protect their kids from measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox. It's significant because it may impact vaccination rates and public health efforts aimed at preventing outbreaks of these diseases.
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