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RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials
What we are lacking now is one, clear strong voice — from the federal to the state to the local — saying that the vaccine is ...
CDC says measles cases are most likely underreported as outbreak swells in Texas
Measles cases are likely being underreported in the U.S. as public health officials scramble to find resources to manage a ...
No sign of Texas measles outbreak slowing, contrary to RFK Jr.’s claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said the measles outbreak in Texas is starting to subside. But state data indicates there’s no ...
Translating what Kennedy’s anti-vaccine allies hear in his response to the measles outbreak
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is threading the needle between his agency’s role as a neutral ...
Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US
Immunization programs nationwide have been left brittle by years of stagnant funding by federal, state and local governments.
Cassidy praises Kennedy for promoting measles vaccination amid outbreak
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) applauded Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for promoting measles ...
Takeaways from AP’s report on how flat funding set stage for Texas measles outbreak, might fuel more
The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance. The easily preventable disease, declared eliminated in the U ...
U.S. has 800 measles cases and outbreaks in several states. Here's what you should know
The U.S. has 800 cases of measles nationwide as of Friday, and two more states identified outbreaks this week. Texas is ...
Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healer
Kennedy met with Edwards about a week after the video was posted by Children’s Health Defense, the group Kennedy led for ...
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In the West Texas measles outbreak, a new battle emerges — misinformation
Vaccine critics have downplayed the role of measles in two Texas girls’ deaths, peddled unproven measles treatments and exaggerated the dangers of the vaccine.
Michigan and Pennsylvania join six other states with measles outbreaks
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