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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Faces Backlash Over Vaccine Misinformation and Nutrition Claims

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on measles vaccines and nutrition draw criticism during a measles outbreak spreading across multiple states.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives before Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin and President Donald Trump speak during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
FILE - A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is on display at the Lubbock Health Department Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon, File)
Matt Caldwell, left, a Lubbock Fire Department official, administers a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to Clair May, 61, at the Lubbock Health Department, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)

Overview

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, claimed on Fox News that poor nutrition contributed to a child's measles death, despite health officials stating the child had no underlying conditions.
  • Kennedy controversially praised fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake for using beef tallow in their fries, contradicting his own warnings about processed foods and nutrition's role in health outcomes.
  • The measles outbreak has led to over 250 confirmed cases and two deaths in Texas and New Mexico, with additional cases reported in other states, highlighting the importance of vaccination.
  • Kennedy repeated debunked claims about the measles vaccine causing adverse effects, undermining public health efforts to combat vaccine hesitancy.
  • Health experts and organizations, including the CDC and American Heart Association, have refuted Kennedy's statements, emphasizing the safety and efficacy of vaccines and the risks of misinformation.