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Kennedy sends mixed vaccine messages amid Texas measles outbreak

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Stated that the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine is crucial, but avoided urging the public to vaccinate, leading to confusion among health experts about his stance on vaccines.
As of Tuesday, Texas confirmed 158 measles cases, primarily among unvaccinated individuals, including a child who died, according to state health officials.
Kennedy mentioned vitamin A in treating measles, which some experts criticize for potentially discouraging vaccination and supporting misinformation.
Many residents in Texas expressed distrust towards government health directives, highlighting the challenges public health officials face in addressing vaccine misinformation.

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Democracy Now!

As Measles Spreads, Health Secretary RFK Jr. Promotes Vitamins and Cod Oil Liver, Not Vaccines

Health officials in New York and New Jersey have identified several new cases of measles, coming amid an outbreak of the highly contagious viral disease in Texas, with 159 cases, 22 hospitalizations and one child death recorded since January. Fears of a wider epidemic have grown, after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initially downplayed the outbreak, then promoted alternative treatments — rather than vaccination — to combat measles. In a…

55 minutes ago·New York, United States

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Wall Street Journal

Growing Texas measles outbreak puts RFK Jr. on the spot

Journal Editorial Report: If it goes wrong, Health Secretary will own it. Photo: Julio Cortez/Associated Press/Douglas Christian/Zuma Press

1 hour ago·New York, United States

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Le Monde

Measles epidemic in the United States: vaccine or cod liver oil, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leaves everyone free to choose

The new US Minister of Health, known for his antivax stance, faces his first challenge: to curb the measles epidemic, mainly in Texas, favored by too low vaccination coverage.

5 hours ago·Paris, France

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Buffalo News

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Instead of vaccines, RFK Jr. focuses on unconventional measles treatments

As a measles outbreak in West Texas grows, the response from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has leaned heavily on treatment with vitamin A.

7 hours ago·Buffalo, United States

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Dallas News

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Texas measles outbreak grows to 159 cases

Texas measles outbreak grows to 159 cases, but hasn't hit any new counties.

23 hours ago·Dallas, United States

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Bloomberg

Texas Reports 13 New Measles Cases as CDC Team Arrives in State

Texas reported 13 new cases of measles Tuesday even as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending a team of epidemiologists and doctors to help the state with the growing outbreak.

1 day ago·United States

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