US EditionUS Health Secretary Kennedy Repeats Claims About Fetal Cells in Measles Vaccines
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, requested the CDC initiate a scientific review of treatments for measles and other diseases on Monday at a town hall hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw.
- Kennedy’s request comes amid a rapidly expanding measles outbreak in West Texas, which has now approached 800 reported cases, and ongoing discussions about vaccination choices and treatment approaches for the disease.
- Kennedy highlighted that doctors are teaching others to treat measles with aerosolized steroids, budesonide, and clarithromycin, though experts warn these claims of cure are reckless and no specific cure exists.
- The CDC states vaccination remains the most effective prevention, with two MMR doses providing 97% effectiveness, while HHS emphasizes supporting all families regardless of vaccination status to reduce severe outcomes.
- The initiation of rigorous scientific evaluation involving universities aims to assess therapies including drugs and vitamins, but experts caution Kennedy’s focus on unconventional treatments could undermine vaccination efforts.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was criticized after he falsely claimed during a NewsNation town hall that the measles vaccine "contains a lot of aborted fetus debris and DNA particles," further promoting more anti-vaccine conspiracy theories.Kennedy stated that the U.S. is managing its measles outbreak more effectively than other countries, noting that the number of cases has "plateaued."He said:“Now, there are populat…
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