Former CDC official: RFK Jr.'s response to measles "not based on science"
Summary
A former top CDC official said Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his team shared misleading information about measles and its vaccine during last year’s measles outbreak. The official raised concerns that their claims were not based on science and could harm public health by discouraging vaccination.Key Facts
- In 2025, the U.S. faced its worst measles outbreak since 2000, with over 2,000 cases reported.
- Former CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry said Kennedy and his allies requested old data on measles deaths during the outbreak.
- Houry said Kennedy’s group spread information that was “not based on science or reality” and appeared to have an agenda.
- Kennedy, a known vaccine skeptic, made false claims about vaccine ingredients, including wrongly saying vaccines contain fetal parts.
- Kennedy promoted vitamin A as a treatment for measles, citing CDC statements, but this led to vitamin A toxicity in some people.
- About 93% of people who got measles last year were unvaccinated or their vaccine status was unknown.
- Houry tried to correct Kennedy’s misinformation and offered help with accurate talking points.
- The CDC and public health officials warn that false information during outbreaks can reduce vaccination and increase illness.
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