Pennsylvania Governor Blasts RFK Jr After Two More Measles-Related Deaths
Summary
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after two more people died from measles in the state, marking the worst measles outbreak there in decades. Shapiro blamed lower vaccination rates and accused Kennedy of spreading vaccine doubts and interfering with official health reporting.Key Facts
- Pennsylvania has seen four measles-related deaths, the first in 35 years.
- The state is experiencing its worst measles outbreak, with 693 cases reported in 38 counties in 2026.
- Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 but has returned due to lower vaccination rates.
- Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became Secretary of Health and Human Services in 2025, measles deaths have increased sharply.
- There have been five confirmed measles deaths since 2025, more than the previous 20 years combined.
- Governor Shapiro accused Kennedy of spreading vaccine misinformation and interfering with the CDC’s reporting.
- Shapiro said families are grieving and called the outbreak and deaths tragic.
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