Following a tragic measles outbreak in West Texas that resulted in the death of an unvaccinated school-age child, there has been a notable silence from US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding his stance on recommending the measles vaccine.
During President Donald Trump's first Cabinet meeting, Kennedy downplayed the severity of the outbreak, incorrectly stating facts about the number of deaths in Texas and the reasons for patient hospitalizations. Despite inquiries about his stance on vaccination, the health agency has yet to provide a response.
