RFK Jr. deflects measles fears as media and politicians face criticism
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RFK Jr. used a Fox News town hall to accuse the media and demagogic politicians of fear-mongering about measles while defending the MMR vaccine, as Pennsylvania reports two measles-related deaths—the state’s first in 35 years—sparking a clash with Governor Shapiro; health officials say deaths are rare thanks to widespread vaccination, highlighting a heated debate over vaccines and public health amid rising measles cases.
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