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RFK Jr. Deflects Measles Outbreak, Blasts Tylenol-Autism Study at Budget Hearing
politics1 month ago

RFK Jr. Deflects Measles Outbreak, Blasts Tylenol-Autism Study at Budget Hearing

At a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing on the 2027 budget, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. pushed back on claims his rhetoric fueled the measles outbreak, noting the surge began before his tenure and that most cases are people over 5; the outbreak has >1,700 cases with about 72% under 19 and roughly 1 in 5 under 5. He also denounced a Danish Tylenol-autism study as flawed while lawmakers pressed him on childhood nutrition and budget priorities.

via Roll Call|
#house-budget-hearing#measles-outbreak#politics
RFK Jr. is grilled over vaccines as he pivots to chronic-disease reforms
politics1 month ago

RFK Jr. is grilled over vaccines as he pivots to chronic-disease reforms

During a three-hour House Ways & Means hearing, RFK Jr. faced Democrats who criticized his vaccine stance and handling of the measles outbreak, while he tried to shift the discussion to chronic disease and presented a plan to cut HHS funding by about $16 billion. A judge had previously blocked several of his vaccine-policy changes, and lawmakers debated vaccine safety and autism research as Kennedy pressed a broader health-reform agenda.

via BBC|
#budget-hearing#hhs#measles-outbreak
Measles Worries Grow in Ave Maria as Public Health Communication Lags
health2 months ago

Measles Worries Grow in Ave Maria as Public Health Communication Lags

An on‑the‑ground look at Ave Maria, Florida, where a measles outbreak linked to Ave Maria University has spread beyond campus, with 100+ county cases (88 confirmed, 16 probable) and rising counts among teens and young children; public updates from officials have been sparse, prompting local leaders including a former HHS aide to coordinate messaging and vaccination efforts, while experts warn that limited communication can hinder outbreak control and public trust.

via CNN|
#ave-maria#florida-department-of-health#health
RFK Jr allies press to roll back school vaccine rules as SC measles outbreak grows
health2 months ago

RFK Jr allies press to roll back school vaccine rules as SC measles outbreak grows

As South Carolina faces a significant measles outbreak, groups tied to RFK Jr. push to weaken or end school vaccination mandates, arguing for personal freedom even as health experts warn that fewer mandates will drive down vaccination rates and worsen outbreaks. The Guardian links these campaigns to Kennedy-affiliated organizations coordinating anti-mandate efforts in roughly 20 states, including several with current outbreaks, while SC grapples with rising exemptions and low vaccination rates in areas like Spartanburg. CDC data show more than 1,100 measles cases in 2026, underscoring the public health stakes of vaccine requirements.

via The Guardian|
#health#immunization-laws#measles-outbreak
Texas ICE detention center faces measles outbreak as advocates raise concerns
texas-news3 months ago

Texas ICE detention center faces measles outbreak as advocates raise concerns

A measles outbreak has been reported at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, where ICE detains about 1,200 people including around 400 children. Immigration attorney Eric Lee says at least two cases have been confirmed, amid ongoing public scrutiny of the facility’s conditions. Advocates describe problems like reports of unsanitary food and water, and health experts warn that crowded, congregate settings heighten transmission risk. Lawmakers, including Rep. Joaquin Castro, have highlighted detainee welfare as the situation develops. Measles, eliminated in 2000, has re-emerged in parts of the U.S., and health officials say outbreaks are more likely in carceral settings, making this a developing story.

via San Antonio Current|
#dilley#dilley-detention-center#ice