RFK Jr faces intense questions in US Senate on measles and flu deaths
Summary
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions from U.S. senators about the government's handling of the measles outbreak and vaccine information. Senators challenged Kennedy on his past vaccine comments, the rising number of measles and flu cases, and the government's efforts to promote vaccination.Key Facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. health secretary, was questioned by senators about the measles outbreak and vaccine misinformation.
- Senator Ron Wyden criticized Kennedy for causing doubt about vaccines among parents and doctors.
- The U.S. had 2,288 measles cases last year, the highest since measles was declared eliminated 25 years ago.
- Another 1,748 measles cases have been reported so far this year, raising concerns about losing measles elimination status.
- Kennedy claimed the U.S. managed the outbreak better than Mexico and Canada.
- Kennedy refused to release written agreements with pharmaceutical companies, citing trade secrets.
- Senator Michael Bennet questioned Kennedy about vaccine recommendations and child flu deaths, agreeing Kennedy now supports vaccines.
- Kennedy said he promotes the measles vaccine (MMR) and advises every child to get it.
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