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Amish Country Is Seeing a Major Measles Outbreak. RFK Jr. Is Making It Worse.
RFK Jr. mocked vaccinations in Lancaster County. Now two are dead of measles, and Pennsylvania’s outbreak is spreading.
Democrat Calls for Criminal Probe of RFK Jr. for Lying in Confirmation Hearing
“RFK’s platform is built on lies and grifts that leave a trail of dead children in their wake,” said Sen. Ron Wyden.
Amid Measles Outbreak, Trump Signs Order Furthering Anti-Vaccine Movement
“Nothing bad can happen from what we’re doing,” Trump claimed, ignoring warnings from health experts.
US Measles Cases in 2026 Have Already Surpassed Last Year’s Total
“The best way to prevent contracting measles is through measles vaccination,” Johns Hopkins University explains.
Restrictive Medication Abortion and HPV Vaccine Laws Take Effect in 3 States
In Hawaii, provisions strengthening the state’s existing shield laws also take effect July 1.
US Turnaround on International Vaccines Comes Too Late for Hundreds of Thousands
The State Department finally overruled RFK Jr.’s defunding of a group that vaccinates 60 percent of children globally.
3 of RFK Jr.’s Favorite Anti-Vax Studies Are Being Retracted or Scrutinized
Kennedy has responded to outbreaks of measles and whooping cough in the US by pushing disinformation about vaccines.
RFK Jr. Pursues Federal Government Access to Americans’ Medical Records
Millions in federal dollars have flowed into one nonprofit in Nebraska that’s cooperating with Kennedy’s project.
Delay for Hep B Shots Could Result in Hundreds of Infant Infections — Studies
The CDC’s most recent vaccine recommendations are not based on science, critics say.
RFK Jr. Won’t Commit to Following New CDC Nominee’s Vaccine Guidance
Erica Schwartz, a former US deputy surgeon general, is supportive of vaccines.