HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. controversially suggested that getting measles could provide better immunity than vaccination during a Fox News interview. He reminisced about childhood when measles was common, implying that natural infection might be preferable. While some studies support natural immunity, evidence indicates that unvaccinated children face higher risks of severe illness and weakened immune systems. Despite earlier statements endorsing the MMR vaccine, Kennedy has since retracted his support. His comments have raised concerns amid a measles outbreak in the U.S., alongside recommendations for alternative treatments like cod liver oil and Vitamin A.
During an interview with Fox News, HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. insisted that getting the infectious disease was "normal" when he was a kid before claiming that being exposed to the virus provides longer-lasting immunity than inoculation.
Though the HHS head did offer tempered support for MMR vaccination a few weeks ago in a Fox News op-ed... he's also walked it back repeatedly since.
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