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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Pushes Unproven Measles Treatments Amid Rising Outbreak

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine misinformation and controversial directives face backlash as measles cases surpass 884, marking the worst U.S. outbreak in 25 years.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Rx and Illicit drug Summit, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. listens to a reporter's question during a press conference announcing of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) intent to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation's food supply, at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump convened the meeting as reports released today say the U.S. economy contracted 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, the first negative reading in three years, fueled by a massive surge in imports ahead of the administration's expected tariffs. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed the MMR vaccine contains 'aborted fetus debris,' a statement refuted by vaccine experts and public health officials.
  • The ongoing measles outbreak has led to over 884 confirmed cases and multiple fatalities across 25 states, with West Texas as the epicenter.
  • HHS has directed the CDC to create alternative measles treatment guidelines involving drugs and vitamins, despite no evidence supporting their efficacy.
  • Public health experts warn that Kennedy's push for placebo-controlled vaccine trials could undermine established vaccine safety protocols.
  • The MMR vaccine remains 97% effective against measles with two doses, and vaccination is emphasized as the only reliable prevention method.