The Trump administration's approach to the measles outbreak in West Texas has drawn criticism for not strongly advocating vaccinations. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was rebuked for downplaying the seriousness of the outbreak during a cabinet meeting. While he later acknowledged the situation as a priority and discussed assistance to Texas, he did not directly encourage parents to vaccinate their children. The CDC's delayed communication about the outbreak has raised concerns among experts about the administration's commitment to public health measures.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, was criticized for minimizing the measles outbreak, failing to directly encourage vaccinations, despite acknowledging the outbreak as a priority.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention waited almost a month after the first Texas cases to issue a substantive notice, revealing a slow initial response to the outbreak.
Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm expressed concern that health officials have been ineffective, stating 'they've been shouting with a whisper,' suggesting a lack of strong messaging on vaccinations.
Kennedy mentioned funding Texas's immunization program and updating doctor advice on vitamin A, but never urged parents to vaccinate their children against measles.
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