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Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who oversees the health of more than 340 million Americans, says vitamin A can prevent the worst effects of measles rather than urging more people to get vaccinated.

The Conversation

RFK Jr. is pushing this vitamin for measles treatment. Health experts are worried

While taking vitamin A can help prevent complications in people infected with measles, only the vaccine can ward off infection

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. claims Vitamin A can treat measles; here are the diseases it really helps with

US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s response to the recent measles outbreak has drawn sharp criticism from health experts. During a cabinet meeting, Kennedy incorrectly mentioned that the outbreak had already killed two people in Texas, adding that such outbreaks were “not unusual.” The fact is that the Texas…

The Times of India

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RFK Jr praises unconventional treatments but not vaccines in Fox interview about Texas measles outbreak

‘We’re going to be honest with the American people for the first time in history,’ Kennedy claims

The Independent UK

Health Officials Beg Texas Families Not to Attend 'Measles Parties' As Push to Get Kids Vaccinated Continues

Texas health officials have pleaded with families in the state to avoid attending "measles parties" and ensure that their children are vaccinated.

Latin Times

RFK Jr sparks alarm after backing vitamins to treat measles amid outbreak

Health experts wary as US health secretary fails to endorse effective vaccines and instead calls them a ‘personal choice’

The Guardian - US

Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice

Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died

The Independent UK

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West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates

In rural West Texas, measles has sickened nearly 150 people, most of them unvaccinated. A school-age child has died. The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted.

The Texas Tribune

Texas officials still don’t know how West Texas measles outbreak started

Texas’ health commissioner fielded questions from state lawmakers about the outbreak and vaccine risks.

The Texas Tribune

HHS spokesperson quits after reportedly clashing with RFK Jr over ‘muted’ measles response

Thomas Corry, who served as the department’s assistant secretary of public affairs for roughly two weeks, announced his resignation on LinkedIn

The Independent UK

Texas Republican Aims to Rename 'New York Strip' Steak to 'Texas Strip' While Remaining Quiet on Measles Outbreak

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, a Republican, took to social media to announce legislation renaming a cut of beef from the New York Strip to the "Texas Strip", whilst having said nothing about the measles outbreak the state is currently battling.

Latin Times

US health official quits after reported clashes with RFK Jr over measles

Tom Corry, a top spokesperson at the health and human services department, abruptly resigned on Friday

The Guardian - US

Top HHS Spokesperson Resigns Amid Internal Conflicts

Thomas Corry, a top HHS spokesperson, resigns amid conflicts over measles outbreak communication.

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Measles Outbreak In Texas Prompts Vaccine Discussion Among Parents

Learn about the recent measles outbreak in Texas, highlighting the importance of MMR vaccination and public health measures.

Al Jazeera

RFK Jr, noted vaccine sceptic, backs measles jab amid deadly US outbreak

US health secretary says he is ‘deeply concerned’ about outbreak in Texas.

The Guardian - US

Kennedy Jr backtracks and says US measles outbreak is now a ‘top priority’ for health department

Health secretary earlier said outbreak was ‘not unusual’ but with first US measles death in decade steps up response

The Independent UK

Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 150 cases as more patients are hospitalized

The majority of the 146 cases in Texas are infants, children, and teenagers

The Guardian - US

Measles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?

Infectious disease experts say the latest outbreak is still in its infancy and could get a lot worse – here’s what to know

The Independent UK

Texas measles cases rises to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child's death

Texas health officials say the number of people with measles has increased to 146 in rural West Texas outbreak that led this week to the death of a school-aged child who was not vaccinated

The Conversation

Texas records first US measles death in 10 years – a medical epidemiologist explains how to protect yourself and your community from this deadly, preventable disease

On Feb. 26, 2025, Texas health officials announced the death of a child in a measles outbreak – the first measles death in the United States since 2015. The outbreak was first identified in early February in Gaines County, Texas, where just 82% of kindergartners are vaccinated against measles, compared…

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