Texas, measles and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

RFK Jr. suggests parents consider measles vaccine amid deadly Texas outbreak: 'Call to action'
Kennedy wrote in an opinion piece published Sunday on Fox News Digital that parents should consult with physicians about the MMR vaccine.
RFK Jr. says Texas measles outbreak a ‘call to action’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), said the measles outbreak in west Texas is a “call to action” as he encouraged parents to consider whether to get their children vaccinated.
Vaccine critic RFK Jr. backs measles vaccine amid deadly Texas outbreak
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
Texas measles outbreak: Number of reported cases now up to 158
DSHS Commissioner Jennifer Shuford was questioned by the Texas House Committee on Public Health Monday morning.
Vaccine critic RFK Jr. changes his tune on measles shot amid deadly outbreak in Texas
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly backed the measles vaccine Sunday amid an outbreak of the disease in Texas that has already killed one child.
Texas adds more measles cases, health official warns outbreak could last months
Another dozen measles cases were diagnosed in Texas over the weekend, bringing the state's total to 158, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
As the Texas outbreak grows, how contagious is measles, really?
Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.
Texas Measles Cases Rise to 146 in an Outbreak That Led to a Child’s Death
The number of people with measles in Texas rises to 146 in an outbreak that led to the death of an unvaccinated child.
North Texas parents are worried about the measles outbreak. Here’s what doctors say
As the measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, North Texas doctors say they’re fielding a growing number of questions from concerned parents. Dr. Christopher Dreiling, a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates of Dallas, said his office has had “dozens and dozens” of measles inquiries.
Texas Doctor Warns Against 'Measles Parties' Amid Outbreak
Texas DSHS in a statement: "The best way to prevent getting sick is to be immunized with two doses of a vaccine against measles, which is primarily administered as the combination measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are highly effective at preventing measles."
City of Lubbock health officials urge caution, vaccine amid Texas growing measles outbreak
With growing cases of measles in Texas and Lubbock reporting the states first death, local health officials hosted a news conference offering updates.
RFK Jr. Acknowledges the Measles Vaccine Amid a Worsening Outbreak
Kennedy's acknowledgement of the value of the measles vaccine comes as the outbreak that began in Texas continues to grow. So ...
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Texas health department delivers measles update
The Texas Department of State Health Services commissioner gave an update on the measles outbreak on Monday. DSHS ...
As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities
As a measles outbreak in Texas has grown to nearly 150 cases, US Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in ...
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Kennedy addressed the measles outbreak as "deeply concerning" days after the assistant secretary resigned
A top HHS spokesperson quit over newly minted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s response to the measles outbreak in ...