RFK Jr. dispatches vaccines to Texas
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dispatched vaccines to Texas in an initiative aimed at addressing a measles outbreak. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced criticism from political opponents regarding his perceived anti-vaccination stance.
The US Health Secretary recently announced the dispatch of thousands of vaccine doses to Texas as part of initial measures addressing a local measles outbreak. Critics have previously accused him of promoting what they term “conspiracy theories” about vaccines and nutrition.
In a post on X over the weekend, RFK Jr. stated that the US Department of Health and Human Services “supported the Texas Department of Health through technical assistance and vaccines.” He highlighted that 2,000 doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine were sent to the state to aid its response to the outbreak.
The ongoing outbreak in Texas has impacted nearly 150 individuals, primarily children. State health authorities report that 116 of the cases involve minors under 18, with 79 confirmed cases among those who did not receive the MMR vaccine, and 62 cases with unknown vaccination statuses. Only five affected individuals had received the vaccine.
Additional measures announced by Kennedy Jr. include laboratory support for improved virus tracking and daily communication with local authorities to coordinate response efforts. He emphasized in his post that “we will continue to fund Texas’ immunization program,” describing the campaign to halt the outbreak as “a top priority” for his team.
On Monday, Kennedy Jr. published an op-ed in Fox News where he defended vaccination as an effective means of combating measles. He stated, “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.” He further noted that measles is “a highly contagious respiratory illness with certain health risks, especially to unvaccinated individuals.”
Kennedy Jr. maintained that the choice to vaccinate should be left to individuals. “The decision to vaccinate is a personal one,” he wrote, stressing that parents play a crucial role in making these decisions for their children. He encouraged parents to “consult with their healthcare providers to understand their options to get the MMR vaccine.”
He insisted that protecting public health involves “ensuring that accurate information about vaccine safety and efficacy is disseminated.”
Known as a vocal critic of the Covid-19 response measures endorsed by the World Health Organization, including strict lockdowns and the rapid vaccine rollout, RFK Jr. also founded the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense. This organization has gained recognition in the US for questioning the safety and effectiveness of childhood vaccinations while promoting claims linking vaccines to autism.
His views have led US Democrats to scrutinize his capability to serve as the Secretary of Health during his Senate confirmation hearing. Opponents argue that he has promoted “conspiracy theories” regarding vaccines and nutrition. In response, RFK Jr. has denied opposing vaccinations in general, asserting that he advocates for stricter regulation and safety testing of vaccines.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
The US Health Secretary recently announced the dispatch of thousands of vaccine doses to Texas as part of initial measures addressing a local measles outbreak. Critics have previously accused him of promoting what they term “conspiracy theories” about vaccines and nutrition.
In a post on X over the weekend, RFK Jr. stated that the US Department of Health and Human Services “supported the Texas Department of Health through technical assistance and vaccines.” He highlighted that 2,000 doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine were sent to the state to aid its response to the outbreak.
The ongoing outbreak in Texas has impacted nearly 150 individuals, primarily children. State health authorities report that 116 of the cases involve minors under 18, with 79 confirmed cases among those who did not receive the MMR vaccine, and 62 cases with unknown vaccination statuses. Only five affected individuals had received the vaccine.
Additional measures announced by Kennedy Jr. include laboratory support for improved virus tracking and daily communication with local authorities to coordinate response efforts. He emphasized in his post that “we will continue to fund Texas’ immunization program,” describing the campaign to halt the outbreak as “a top priority” for his team.
On Monday, Kennedy Jr. published an op-ed in Fox News where he defended vaccination as an effective means of combating measles. He stated, “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.” He further noted that measles is “a highly contagious respiratory illness with certain health risks, especially to unvaccinated individuals.”
Kennedy Jr. maintained that the choice to vaccinate should be left to individuals. “The decision to vaccinate is a personal one,” he wrote, stressing that parents play a crucial role in making these decisions for their children. He encouraged parents to “consult with their healthcare providers to understand their options to get the MMR vaccine.”
He insisted that protecting public health involves “ensuring that accurate information about vaccine safety and efficacy is disseminated.”
Known as a vocal critic of the Covid-19 response measures endorsed by the World Health Organization, including strict lockdowns and the rapid vaccine rollout, RFK Jr. also founded the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense. This organization has gained recognition in the US for questioning the safety and effectiveness of childhood vaccinations while promoting claims linking vaccines to autism.
His views have led US Democrats to scrutinize his capability to serve as the Secretary of Health during his Senate confirmation hearing. Opponents argue that he has promoted “conspiracy theories” regarding vaccines and nutrition. In response, RFK Jr. has denied opposing vaccinations in general, asserting that he advocates for stricter regulation and safety testing of vaccines.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
