Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Flip-Flops On Measles Vaccine After Death Of Second Child, Accused Of Promoting ‘Quack Doctors’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, faced backlash for praising anti-vax doctors while at the funeral of their second child, who died from measles.
The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine have been safely used for over 60 years and is 97% effective against measles after two doses.
The unvaccinated eight-year-old girl is the second death from West Texas’ rapidly spreading measles outbreak. Her parents have shared that they do not regret their decision not to vaccinate, and their daughter is “in a better place” now.
Kennedy Jr. has long been a strong advocate for the anti-vax movement.
In a lengthy post to X on Sunday, Kennedy wrote, “I came to Gaines County, Texas, today to comfort the Hildebrand family after the loss of their 8-year-old daughter Daisy. I got to know the family of 6-year-old Kayley Fehr after she passed away in February.
“I also developed bonds with...
The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine have been safely used for over 60 years and is 97% effective against measles after two doses.
The unvaccinated eight-year-old girl is the second death from West Texas’ rapidly spreading measles outbreak. Her parents have shared that they do not regret their decision not to vaccinate, and their daughter is “in a better place” now.
Kennedy Jr. has long been a strong advocate for the anti-vax movement.
In a lengthy post to X on Sunday, Kennedy wrote, “I came to Gaines County, Texas, today to comfort the Hildebrand family after the loss of their 8-year-old daughter Daisy. I got to know the family of 6-year-old Kayley Fehr after she passed away in February.
“I also developed bonds with...
- 4/11/2025
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
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