Kennedy said measles outbreaks ‘not unusual.’ Here’s what the data says
Public health experts said that although it’s true we have measles cases in the U.S. every year, the latest outbreak is concerning.
What to know about U.S. measles outbreaks: This SC neighbor is reporting cases
While there are usually cases and even minor outbreaks reported yearly, the 2025 outbreak is on track to be the largest in six years.
US Health Secretary Kennedy Calls for End to Deadly Texas Measles Outbreak
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday said he recognizes the serious impact of the current measles outbreak in Texas, in which a child died this week, and said the government is providing resources,
5 key questions about measles answered amid outbreak
Before there was a vaccine in 1963, measles infected millions and killed hundreds of people in the U.S. every year. Now, with the first measles death occurring in over a decade, doctors warn that declining vaccination rates are bringing the disease back,
After dismissing outbreak as ‘not unusual,’ RFK Jr. says ending measles in Texas is ‘top priority’
I recognize the serious impact of this outbreak on families, children, and healthcare workers,” Kennedy wrote on X Friday night.
RFK Jr. Says Ending Measles Outbreak Is Priority
Kennedy Jr. said ending the measles outbreak in Texas is a top priority for him and listed the steps his agency had taken to combat the spread of disease, including supporting the state’s vaccine efforts.
Measles death in Texas puts Kennedy's vaccine views to the test
A growing measles outbreak in Texas, where one unvaccinated child died and nearly 20 others have been hospitalized with ...
As Texas fights measles, worries grow over federal support
To achieve herd immunity - when enough of a group is immune to a disease, limiting its spread and protecting the unvaccinated ...