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RFK, measles

RFK Jr. has made several claims about measles. Here's what the science says.

RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts who spoke with ABC News disagreed.

MSNBC · 1d

RFK Jr. promotes ‘MAHA fries’ as measles outbreak grows

RFK Jr., the man in charge of American health, praised a fast food restaurant’s “healthy” fries all while continuing to undermine the measles vaccine amid the growing outbreak. Dr. Ashish Jha joins to discuss the dangerous misinformation coming from the HHS Secretary.

CNN on MSN · 1d

RFK Jr. undercuts measles vaccine amid outbreak

Dr. Peter Hotez joins The Lead

STAT · 12h

RFK Jr. says the measles vaccine causes deaths ‘every year.’ Scientists disagree

Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as America’s secretary of health and human services, neutral observers might have asked themselves: Would it be possible for a lawyer who had questioned the safety of childhood vaccinations for two decades to look at the available data and reconsider his views?

Measles, Children at Risk and West Texas outbreak

The New York Times · 3h

For Parents of Babies Near Measles Outbreaks, a Painful Waiting Game

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, and can live on surfaces or suspended in the air for two hours. Public health recommendations call for children to receive their first shot to protect against it between 12 months and 15 months old, and a second round between the ages of 4 and 6.

CNN on MSN · 2d

Measles outbreak holds higher risk for pregnant women, babies

A newborn with measles is among the cases reported in the growing West Texas outbreak, Lubbock public health officials say. Experts say the case serves as a reminder that the disease can be especially dangerous for pregnant women and very young children.

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 2d

Parents urged to vaccinate their children amid West Texas measles outbreak

Nonprofit Children at Risk is encouraging parents to speak to medical professionals about the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine.

Europe, measles

CNN on MSN · 12h

European region sees highest number of measles cases in 25 years, WHO says

Measles cases in the European region surged last year to reach their highest levels since 1997, the World Health Organization and the UN’s children agency, UNICEF, said Thursday.

BBC on MSN · 22h

Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says

The number of measles cases in the European region doubled last year to reach the highest level in 25 years, health officials say. A joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN children's fund, Unicef, said children under the age of five accounted for more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and central Asia.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024 to highest in more than 25 years, WHO says

BERLIN (Reuters) -Measles cases in the European region doubled in 2024 to a more than 25-year-high, the World Health Organisation and UNICEF said on Thursday, as they urged action to boost vaccination levels that declined during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Measles Can Damage the Immune System for Years

A bout of measles sends the immune system into shock, demolishing critical cells that help our bodies respond to threats.

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Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates

In efforts to prevent even broader spread, public health officials in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma are working around the ...

20h

His Daughter Was America’s First Measles Death in a Decade

He hadn’t been expecting a stranger with a notepad, but he listened as I explained that I had come to town to write about the ...

16hon MSN

Do You Need a Measles Booster? Let’s Ask an Expert.

“In general, we have not recommended boosters because there is no clear evidence that people need it. But there probably is ...

2don MSN

Measles cases are still rising in Texas. Here’s what you should know about the contagious virus

Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have more than 250 cases total. Two unvaccinated people have died from ...

2hon MSN

NC GOP bill would expand vaccination exemptions as measles cases rise nationwide

The new exemption would take effect for K-12 public schools in the 2026-2027 school year and for colleges and universities in ...

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Fly safely amid measles outbreak with these important travel tips

As measles cases continue to spread around the U.S., WebMD chief medical officer Dr. John Whyte shares tips on how to protect ...

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Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia doubled last year to the highest reported level since 1997

There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest ...

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