Kennedy Said Measles Outbreaks Are ‘Not Unusual.’ Here’s What the Data Says.
“We have measles outbreaks every year,” he added. Mr. Kennedy has also said in the past that immunizations against measles and some other infectious diseases are unnecessary and risky.
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While there are usually cases and even minor outbreaks reported yearly, the 2025 outbreak is on track to be the largest in six years.
RFK Jr. said measles outbreaks are ‘not unusual’ in the US. Doctors say he’s wrong
When Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy answered questions during the first cabinet meeting of the new Trump administration, he incorrectly described the number of people who died in a West Texas measles outbreak and the reason people were hospitalized.
What to know about the deadly measles outbreak infecting Texas children
Measles was considered to be eliminted in the U.S. in 2000, thanks to vaccine developments. But vaccination rates have dropped since the covid pandemic began.
Measles cases reported in New Jersey, Kentucky amid ongoing outbreak in Texas
More measles cases have been confirmed in New Jersey and Kentucky as health officials work to treat patients in an ongoing outbreak in Texas.
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Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world. Doctors explain how to know if you need a booster during this unusually large outbreak.
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Texas measles outbreak grows to 146 cases
The measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 146 cases with most infections reported among children and teenagers, according to new data released Friday.
First measles death reported in Texas child as outbreak spreads
Health officials say a child who had not been vaccinated died of measles in West Texas — the first death in an outbreak that has now infected more than 140 people​.
Map shows measles cases across U.S.
Measles cases popping up across the United States, including an outbreak in Texas that has led to the death of a child, are ...
Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it
Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas.
In Texas Measles Outbreak, Signs of a Riskier Future for Children
Vaccine hesitancy has been rising for years in the United States. Doctors and parents in one rural county are confronting the ...
As Measles Cases Mount in the U.S., What’s the Situation Worldwide?
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 10.3 million people were infected with measles and 107,500 died.
Some experts question RFK Jr. calling measles outbreak 'not unusual'
Public health experts are questioning RFK Jr's comments after he said the Texas measles outbreak was "not unusual." ...
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Measles virus: What to know and how to avoid it
WELL, THE MEASLES OUTBREAK IN TEXAS NOW REACHING 124 CASES AND JUST IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES AGO, TEXAS REPORTING ONE DEATH.
Tracking measles cases in the United States
Recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are driving up case counts and raising alarm among public health experts, especially as vaccination rates among children lag. The concern this ...
Measles cases continue to rise in the US. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it
Measles cases continue to rise in the US. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it - Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus after an unvaccinated child died in the West Texas ...