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.