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.

  • snooggums@lemmy.world
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    21 days ago

    He should lnow better, which is why his ignorance is willful. He chooses to refuse to believe the evidence.