Two days after initially downplaying the outbreak as “not unusual,” the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, on Friday said he recognizes the serious impact of the ongoing measles epidemic in Texas – in which a child died recently – and said the government is providing resources, including protective vaccines.

“Ending the measles outbreak is a top priority for me and my extraordinary team,” Kennedy – an avowed anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist who for years has sown doubts about the safety and efficacy of vaccines – said in a post on X.

Kennedy said his federal Department of Health and Human Services would send Texas 2,000 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine – typically meant to be given to children in a series of two shots at 12 to 15 months old as well as between the ages of four and six years old – through its immunization program.

  • Stern
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    1522 hours ago

    “I sent vaccines to the antivaxxers, this is a great idea that will surely resolve the issue.”

    Guy needs a new brainworm to pilot him cuz that move is stupid as fuck.

    • TheLowestStone
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      520 hours ago

      The idea that RFK is piloted by a brain worm is ridiculous misinformation. The worm in RFK’s brain died. Probably because his thoughts are so toxic.

      • Stern
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        220 hours ago

        The pilot died? Well that does explain a lot.