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RFK, Measles and MMR vaccine

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RFK Jr. praises measles response in Texas, US by making comparison to Europe
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the measles response in Texas and the U.S., saying it's a "model for the rest of the world." But the comparison to Europe is an unfair one.
RFK Jr.: Measles vaccines are important, but government mandates are not the answer
In light of increasing measles cases, RFK Jr. advocates for vaccination while arguing against government mandates as the best approach to public health.
RFK Jr. MMR vaccine support spurs backlash: 'So much for MAHA'
RFK Jr. and his "MAHA" movement's popularity appears to be at least in slight jeopardy with vaccine-skeptical supporters.

RFK Jr, Public Health

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RFK Jr. says he's "not familiar" with all health program cuts in exclusive interview
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.
RFK Jr. unaware of cuts to infectious disease and addiction research
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wasn’t aware of cuts to infectious disease and addiction research in a CBS interview that aired Wednesday morning. When asked about $11 billion in proposed cuts to local and state programs by the Trump administration,
RFK Jr. Has Stunning Response to Cuts to Vital Public Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is “not familiar” with the billions of dollars worth of cuts he proposed to make on essential health programs and departments. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook asked the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday if he had personally approved the more than $11 billion proposed cuts to programs addressing mental health,
Key takeaways from RFK Jr.'s interview on measles vaccine, food dyes, weight loss drugs and more
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke with CBS News in an exclusive interview. Here are some ...
No, RFK Jr. didn't claim cod live oil could reverse stock market crash
Kennedy was claimed to have said the market was plummeting because investors were in a "bad mood" caused by a lack of Omega-3 ...
RFK Jr. to go after fluoride in tap water as dentists warn of disastrous health impacts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said fluoride 'should not be in our water.' Scientists and dentists say the practice is safe, despite ...
RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention soon to stop ...
RFK Jr. Helps Underpin a $25 Billion Pivot From Farm Chemicals
Kennedy Jr. Kennedy has long advocated for American growers to curb their reliance on certain chemicals to grow and protect ...
RFK Jr visits Arizona tribes to talk about food, gets history lesson on sovereignty
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., spoke about food availability, but his comments on AI in health care drew disapproval.
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RFK Jr.'s cuts to CDC lead poisoning team bring efforts to help tribes, health departments to a standstill
Cuts to the CDC's branch responsible for investigating and preventing lead poisoning has brought multiple efforts to help ...