Early last month, after two Texas children had died of measles, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged that the MMR vaccine prevents the spread of that virus. But late… [+12150 chars]
Unpacking RFK Jr.’s ‘doublespeak’ on vaccines - The Washington Post
Instead of a full-throated endorsement of vaccination, the nation’s top health official speaks to anti-vaccine forces as well, public health experts say.
By:Lauren Weber
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