US records highest measles infections in 35 years
Before becoming Health Secretary under President Donald Trump, Mr Kennedy was one of the country’s most prominent vaccine sceptics, repeatedly questioning the safety and effectiveness of vaccines and amplifying misinformation about the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
The United States has recorded its highest number of measles infections in 35 years, prompting the country’s Health Secretary, Robert Kennedy, to publicly urge parents to vaccinate their children against the highly contagious disease.
Mr Kennedy made the appeal during an interview on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, saying parents should ensure their children receive the measles vaccine as infections continue to rise across the country.
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