RFK Jr. Backs Measles Shots but Disavows Role in 2026 Outbreak

Health Secretary RFK Jr. told CNN on August 2 that parents should vaccinate their children against measles, citing 97% efficacy. He denied responsibility for the surge — 2,371 cases this year, a 35-year high. Reuters reported Kennedy repeatedly promoted debunked claims linking vaccines to autism. He insists he has never questioned the MMR vaccine's effectiveness.