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How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.'s watch


Published on 2024-12-06 12:02:12 - MSN
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  • The availability of safe, effective covid vaccines less than a year into the pandemic marked a high point in the 300-year history of vaccination, seemingly heralding an age of protection against infectious diseases.

The article from MSN discusses the potential public health risks associated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s (RFK Jr.) views on vaccines, should he gain influence or office. RFK Jr., known for his anti-vaccine stance, has propagated misinformation suggesting that vaccines are not safe or effective, which could lead to a resurgence of diseases like measles and whooping cough. His skepticism extends to the idea that vaccines might cause autism, a claim widely debunked by scientific research. The piece highlights how his influence could undermine public health efforts, particularly in light of recent measles outbreaks in the U.S., which are linked to vaccine hesitancy. It also mentions his controversial statements on other health issues, like the alleged effects of chemicals in water turning children transgender, further illustrating his departure from mainstream scientific consensus. The article warns that his potential role in policy-making could reverse decades of progress in disease eradication, leading to significant public health setbacks.

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