Though he endorsed measles vaccines, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to sow doubt about vaccine safety.

Summary

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed measles vaccine protection “wanes very quickly” and questioned its safety, despite urging vaccinations.

Experts criticized Kennedy’s misinformation, noting two MMR doses provide lifelong immunity and that vaccines are rigorously tested and monitored.

The U.S. faces its largest measles outbreak since 2019, with 668 cases and three deaths.

Kennedy’s statements, seen as nods to anti-vaccine supporters, raise fears the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status.

  • TooManyFoods@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    29 days ago

    He just can’t resist the worm’s influence for long. I’m joking of course, he’s been shit on this for awhile. The brainworm didn’t change that.