RFK Jr Reverses Course on Measles Vaccine: What He's Said About Other Shots
Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary, has recently expressed strong support for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine amid a large measles outbreak in the United States. While he has softened his stance on MMR, he remains skeptical about COVID-19, HPV, and hepatitis B vaccines.Key Facts
- RFK Jr. is currently the HHS secretary.
- He supports the MMR vaccine, saying it is about 97% effective and advises parents to vaccinate their children against measles.
- This position marks a shift for him since he was previously a leading vaccine skeptic and criticized the MMR vaccine.
- He has not significantly changed his views on COVID-19, HPV, and hepatitis B vaccines.
- The United States has seen 2,371 confirmed measles cases in 2026 as of July 30, the highest number in over 30 years.
- Measles cases have been reported across 45 U.S. areas plus some cases among international visitors.
- There have been 37 measles outbreaks in the U.S. in 2026.
- Vaccines like MMR go through many years of development, clinical trials, and ongoing safety monitoring.
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