measles, MMR vaccine and RFK

Will there be enough vaccines for next flu season after RFK, Jr. postpones critical meeting?
After his controversial nomination as HHS Secretary, all eyes were on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as he addressed a measles outbreak in Texas that has affected over 160 people across 10 states. NBC News Health & Medical Reporter Erika Edwards reports on this and the postponing of a key CDC meeting that could hold up the production of next year’s flu vaccine.
Vaccine critic RFK Jr backs measles jab amid deadly US outbreak
An unvaccinated child died in late February in the state of Texas in the first US fatality from the highly contagious disease in a decade
Dr. Saphier on US measles outbreak and MMR vaccine hesitancy
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier breaks down the spread of measles cases and the 'emotionally charged' debate over vaccines.
As Texas measles outbreak grows, here's what to know about the disease, vaccines and response
The measles outbreak in Texas has quickly grown to 146 cases. One child has died. NBC News answers readers' questions about the disease, vaccines and government response.
RFK Jr.’s dangerous misuse of ‘informed consent’ on vaccines
Giving people an uncontextualized list of possible vaccine side effects is not the kind of "informed consent" worth promoting.
RFK Jr. urges people to get vaccinated amid deadly Texas outbreak
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocated for the MMR vaccine on Sunday in response to a growing measles outbreak in Texas. Why it matters: Kennedy has a long record of sowing skepticism about vaccines and last week appeared to downplay the situation in Texas when he described such outbreaks as "not unusual.
RFK Jr says Texas measles outbreak a ‘call to action’
All parents should consult with their healthcare providers to understand their options to get the MMR vaccine,” Kennedy wrote in an op-ed.
Measles vaccines given long ago could be less effective now, doctors say
For those who were vaccinated for measles many decades ago, there’s a chance the protection has worn off by now. Here's how ...
RFK Jr. canceled flu vaccine meetings. What does that mean for fall shots?
This week, the Food and Drug Administration — now with vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the helm — unexpectedly and ...
Appeals courts side with workers fired for refusing to get COVID vaccines on religious grounds
Workers fired for refusing to get COVID vaccines on religious grounds claim victory as federal appeals courts throughout the ...
FDA cancels meeting to update next season's flu vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration unexpectedly canceled an annual meeting of its advisers to update next season's influenza ...
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What to Know About the Measles Vaccine
Here, TIME answers all your questions about the vaccine. People can get the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to protect themselves against all three diseases. Children between 12 months ...
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Childhood vaccines: What research shows about their safety and potential side effects
In this piece, we include reporting tips, how vaccine side effects are tracked in the U.S., and what research shows about the ...
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Do you need a measles vaccine booster? What to know as a Texas outbreak spreads
While measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, doctors say the vaccine, normally given as part of the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, is highly effective and ...
As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities
As a measles outbreak in Texas has grown to nearly 150 cases, US Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in ...