Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed support for the measles vaccine during a significant outbreak in Texas, noting the importance of community immunity. He acknowledged the recent death of an unvaccinated child as the first U.S. measles fatality in a decade, and encouraged parents to consult healthcare professionals. Kennedy also highlighted the need for accurate vaccine information amidst federal staffing cuts affecting health agencies, reiterating that vaccination remains a personal decision while advocating for accessible vaccines and public health education.
Kennedy voiced support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak in Texas, emphasizing community immunity while maintaining that vaccination is a personal decision.
He urged parents to consult healthcare providers about the MMR vaccine, acknowledging the outbreak's impact on children and the importance of accurate vaccine information.
Kennedy directed federal health agencies to support Texas health authorities as recent staffing cuts affected the CDC and other agencies' ability to respond.
Dismissing criticisms of being anti-vaccine, Kennedy claims his perspective is about common sense, urging for accessible vaccines and accurate safety information.
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