Stern action to be taken against doctors who prescribe alternative MMR vaccine, says Deputy Health Minister

PETALING JAYA: Stern action will be taken against doctors and those who promote alternatives to the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, says Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye (pic).

While he respects those who are against vaccination as they have the right to voice their concerns, he hopes they will not “convey a mes­sage that is wrong or confusing to the public”.“We know there are those who advocate alternatives, which clearly do not work. There are also those who advocate homeopathy – the natural way.