Dr. Joshua Sharfstein
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“There’s no country on planet Earth that does that,”
Dr. Joshua Sharfstein · said 2026-08-14 · reported 2026-08-20
Discussing the unprecedented nature of requiring separate shots for measles, mumps, and rubella.
“Parents want the best for their children,”
Dr. Joshua Sharfstein · said 2026-08-14 · reported 2026-08-20
Discussing parents' intentions regarding their children's health.
“Parents are really interested in good information, but they don’t know where to find it. If they’re ... getting the message that the MMR vaccine is unsafe in the middle of a measles outbreak, it’s really stressful and they may not make the choice to protect their family ... because they're confused.”
Dr. Joshua Sharfstein · said 2026-08-14 · reported 2026-08-20
Describing the confusion and stress caused by conflicting messaging about the MMR vaccine.
“It's really important for parents to turn to their pediatricians, the people who have been taking care of their children, who have their children's best interests at heart, who know the evidence. Vaccination shouldn't be political, but we live in a time when there [are] all kinds of signaling about health positions based on politics, and I think this is a great example about why that can be very dangerous.”
Dr. Joshua Sharfstein · said 2026-08-14 · reported 2026-08-20
Urging parents to consult their pediatricians rather than political sources for vaccine guidance.
“It’s not even possible because those vaccines aren’t really made in the quantities to be able to do that. There’s no scientific authority that has recommended it. There's no study that backs it.”
Dr. Joshua Sharfstein · said 2026-08-14 · reported 2026-08-20
Explaining the lack of scientific backing and manufacturing feasibility for separating the MMR vaccine.