Summary

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reversed his stance on a measles outbreak in Texas, now calling it a “top priority” after initially describing it as “not unusual.” This shift comes after the first U.S. measles death in a decade was reported.

Kennedy, known for his anti-vaccine views, announced his department would send 2,000 MMR vaccine doses to Texas.

CDC data shows 164 measles cases reported across nine jurisdictions as of February 27, with approximately 95% of infected individuals being unvaccinated.

Meanwhile, Kennedy’s HHS department plans to eliminate public participation in many agency policy decisions, contradicting his previous promise of “radical transparency.”

    • The Pantser
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      281 day ago

      Brainworm took a nap and he regained control for a moment. He will backtrack as soon as Baal wakes up.

      • @[email protected]
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        fedilink
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        211 day ago

        It might be the opposite: the worm is trying to save us (other potential hosts for its species).

          • Optional
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            61 day ago

            My ancestors came over on the sandwich!

        • The Pantser
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          31 day ago

          I say they want to prevent vaccines because one of the vaccines is poisonous to their worminess.

      • @Pregnenolone
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        116 hours ago

        It’s not a parasitical relationship, it’s symbiotic: he is as dumb and has the same goals as the worm.

    • @saltesc
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      151 day ago

      I think the game plan is to let easily avoidable bad shit to happen so they can ride in and “save the day”.

      • Optional
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        91 day ago

        Aww that’s cute. No, it really is just insane amounts of incompetence.

        We’ve done this before.

      • @jaybone
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        41 day ago

        “Save the day” by changing their mind on vaccines? I… I suppose that makes them look… good? 🤷

    • @CompleteUnknown
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      81 day ago

      Someone explained to him with pictures and crayons how viruses and vaccines work.