Measles more likely to be severe among malnourished, RFK says
- Measles cases have exceeded 250 in the U.S. This year, with the majority reported in Texas and New Mexico.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health Secretary, has promoted questionable treatments like cod liver oil while casting doubt on the vaccine's safety.
- Vaccination rates must be 95% or higher to achieve herd immunity against measles, but many affected communities have rates well below that due to rising anti-vaccine sentiments.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Downplays Measles Vaccine as Cases Surge
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As measles cases soar, RFK Jr. declares war on science
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., attends a Cabinet meeting at the White House on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)Over 250 people across multiple states have been infected with measles this year and two people have died. The vast majority of these cases are centered in areas with low vaccination rates. According to a March 7 release by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre…
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