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Senate Republican knocks Trump administration on measles surge: ‘Get vaccinated, you don’t die’

Senate Republican knocks Trump administration on measles surge: ‘Get vaccinated, you don’t die’

Summary

Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican and head of the Senate Health Committee, criticized the Trump administration for not promoting measles vaccinations strongly enough during a large measles outbreak in 2026. He emphasized that vaccination is important because it prevents death from measles.

Key Facts

  • There is a large outbreak of measles in 2026 causing several deaths.
  • Senator Bill Cassidy leads the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
  • Cassidy is a medical doctor and concerned about public health.
  • He said everyone should receive the measles vaccine.
  • Cassidy spoke on CNN about the need for stronger vaccination efforts.
  • He suggested the Trump administration’s response to promote vaccines is insufficient.
  • Vaccination can prevent illness and death from measles.
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