• tburkhol@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    My understanding is that they removed “MMRV” - the combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella - shot, presumably in favor of “MMR+V” - on Measles + Mumps + Rubella shot and a second Varicella shot, which has been the ‘default’ practice for under-4s anyway. Parents have had the option to use the 1-shot MMRV instead of the 2-shot MMR+V, and removing MMRV from recommendation will (I assume) eliminate that option.

    Slightly ironic, given that RFK Jr was just complaining how kids these days have to get “90 injections” to be fully vaccinated, that the MMRV move will essentially add an injection to the vaccination schedule.

    • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca
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      16 hours ago

      Of course, before it all got defunded, the only significant prevention of dementia in seniors was a fully updated vaccination schedule.

      Seniors who get all their seasonal vaccines have 30% less risk of dementia.