Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US health secretary known for his vaccine skepticism, has publicly urged vaccination against measles amid a serious outbreak in Texas. In an opinion piece for Fox News, he acknowledged the severity of the outbreak, which has resulted in 146 reported cases and the first measles death in a decade. Kennedy emphasized the importance of the measles vaccine for personal and community immunity while asserting that vaccination decisions should ultimately remain personal. The outbreak is primarily affecting a Mennonite community, underscoring the risks of unvaccinated populations.
Kennedy expresses his deep concern regarding the measles outbreak in Texas, urging vaccination for community immunity while emphasizing that the choice to vaccinate remains personal.
Before the MMR vaccine was introduced, virtually every child in the US contracted measles, with thousands of confirmed cases and a significant number of fatalities.
Despite skepticism about vaccines, Kennedy acknowledges through an opinion piece that vaccinations not only protect individuals but also contribute to community health.
Health officials report 146 cases in Texas, mainly within a Mennonite community, alongside the first measles death in a decade, highlighting the outbreak's severity.
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