RFK Jr. issues op-ed on benefits of vaccines amid measles
In a recent opinion editorial, Robert F. Kennedy jr., Health and human Services Secretary, expressed his strong support for vaccinations in light of a measles outbreak in Texas that has resulted in 146 confirmed cases and one child’s death. Kennedy emphasized the importance of vaccination to protect both individual children and contribute to community immunity. He acknowledged his discussions with Texas officials and offered support to manage the outbreak. Despite his advocacy for vaccinations, Kennedy’s association has previously faced criticism for promoting debunked claims linking vaccines to autism. He urged communities to engage in discussions about vaccination concerns and recommended a balanced diet with essential vitamins as a proactive health measure against illnesses like measles. The article highlights the necessity of vaccinations in public schools, noting that over 94% of kindergartners in Texas are vaccinated.
RFK Jr. advocates vaccination as measles outbreak continues
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrote an opinion editorial in favor of vaccines, citing he is “deeply concerned” about the measles outbreak in Texas.
There have been 146 confirmed cases of measles in Texas’s South Plains region since January, plus 24 more across Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, and Rhode Island. For the first time in over a decade, one death of a child was reported from measles.
“I have spoken with Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas health officials, committing to providing them any additional support they need to bring this outbreak to an end. I have also spoken to the bereaved parents of the deceased child to offer consolation,” Kennedy wrote in his editorial that he published on Fox News.
Kennedy outlined the health risks that those who aren’t vaccinated face and recommended that everyone get vaccinated. Before his confirmation to President Donald Trump’s cabinet, he founded the organization Children’s Health Defense, which published an article last week citing a “long list of serious side effects” to vaccinations, including autism, a claim that is disputed in the healthcare industry.
“We must engage with communities to understand their concerns, provide culturally competent education, and make vaccines readily accessible for all those who want them,” Kennedy wrote. “All parents should consult with their healthcare providers to understand their options to get the MMR vaccine. The decision to vaccinate is a personal one. Vaccines not only protect individual children from measles, but also contribute to community immunity, protecting those who are unable to be vaccinated due to medical reasons.”
Public schools in the U.S. require vaccination against measles in order to enroll. In Texas, over 94% of the kindergarten population is vaccinated, according to the CDC. Every other affected state is also over 90% vaccinated.
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Measles symptoms include a high fever, runny nose, cough, red and watery eyes, and a rash that begins on the face. Kennedy noted that the CDC recently updated its recommendation that Vitamin A be used to medicate the virus and claimed it “can dramatically reduce measles mortality.”
Kennedy continued to promote good nutrition as the “best defense against most chronic and infectious illnesses.” While he made no specific food recommendations, he suggested a balanced diet, including Vitamins A, C, D, B12, C, and E.
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