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.
You’re correct about editorializing, but this would be considered disinformation.
Misinformation is incorrect information shared without intent to mislead. He is aware that this is false information, making this disinformation.
Updoot for pointing out the difference, which is important when intent is involved.
In this case I do think misinformation is the correct label for captain brainworms because the willful ignorance means he isn’t intending to mislead. He actually does believe in the incorrect information.
That’s fair. I was assuming he knew better, having access to the entire nation’s medical statistics and research, but you’re probably right.
He should lnow better, which is why his ignorance is willful. He chooses to refuse to believe the evidence.