With US measles deaths on the rise, local officials are stepping in where RFK Jr won’t
Summary
Measles cases and deaths are rising in Pennsylvania, and local officials are actively vaccinating children to keep them safe. At the same time, President Donald Trump’s administration issued an executive order that changes vaccine recommendations, which experts say is unsupported by science and makes the situation more difficult.Key Facts
- Pennsylvania reported 693 measles cases and 4 deaths by mid-September 2025.
- Local health departments and school districts work together to vaccinate students before school starts.
- A mobile vaccine clinic helps bring immunizations to community events.
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11 and to separate the combined MMR vaccine into three shots.
- Experts say splitting the MMR vaccine has no safety benefits and could cause missed doctor appointments.
- RFK Jr, the US public health official, has publicly questioned vaccine safety and spread false claims about the measles vaccine.
- Medical experts warn that misinformation has increased hesitancy and put more children at risk.
- Local and state officials are now responsible for promoting accurate vaccine information and encouraging immunizations.
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