The US Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services Secretary amidst a widening measles outbreak in Texas that now affects 58 people. Louisiana’s top health official recently announced the state will no longer promote mass vaccination.
Dr Adam Ratner, a pediatrician and infectious disease specialist, expresses concerns about the nation’s vaccination program under Kennedy and Trump. As author of “Booster Shots: The History and Future of Measles Vaccines”, Ratner highlights the dangers of misinformation on public health. He also warns that measles outbreaks can signal broader health crises.
Ratner’s comments come as the US vaccination program faces uncertain future with RFK Jr at the helm. His expertise and insights shed light on the risks facing the nation’s healthcare system.
Source: https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101908951/vaccination-efforts-at-risk-under-rfk-jr-s-hhs-tenure