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RFK Jr. Avoids Questions About Measles Vaccine During Congressional Hearing


During a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. avoided directly addressing Rep. Mark Pocan’s questions about vaccinating his children against diseases like measles, chickenpox, and polio. He stated, “I don’t think people should be taking medical advice from me,” while acknowledging the ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas that has resulted in the deaths of two children and one adult, all unvaccinated.

Kennedy has promoted unproven remedies for measles, such as budesonide, clarithromycin, and cod liver oil, despite experts warning that none are validated treatments. Furthermore, high doses of vitamin A, which is present in cod liver oil, can lead to serious health issues in children, including nausea and liver damage. Although he has expressed conditional support for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, Kennedy often accompanies his statements with misleading claims about its safety and effectiveness.

When pressed about vaccinating his children, Kennedy indicated he would “probably” choose to vaccinate against measles, yet emphasized, “My opinions about vaccines are irrelevant” and declined to elaborate on vaccinations for other diseases. Notably, Kennedy’s own children are vaccinated, a choice he has since regretted.

As the hearing progressed, Kennedy defended the U.S. response to the current measles outbreak, citing higher rates in countries like Mexico and Canada as evidence of better management. The U.S. has reported over 1,000 measles cases this year, with experts suggesting this figure might underestimate the true extent due to unreported cases. The hearing reflects ongoing tensions regarding health policy amid substantial budget cuts and layoffs at HHS.

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