RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing criticism for spreading anti-vaccine rhetoric following two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania. The article highlights his opposition to the MMR vaccine amid a significant national outbreak.
Why it matters
The rhetoric from a high-ranking health official regarding vaccine safety has significant implications for public health policy and national immunization rates.
Disturbing RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn Kennedy and his allies have a history of downplaying vaccine-preventable deaths.
The use of loaded language like 'bananas' and 'spewing' indicates a critical editorial stance toward the subject.
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