RFK Jr. Visits Texas Measles Outbreak After Second Child’s Death
A second child has died from measles in Texas, prompting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to visit the grieving community. The death, along with a previous fatality in February, underscores the severity of the multi-state outbreak, which has reached at least 569 cases across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and possibly Kansas. The majority of cases are unvaccinated children and teens, highlighting the critical need for MMR vaccination. Federal and state health officials are working together to contain the outbreak and emphasize vaccination as the most effective preventative measure.
John Q. Hosedrinker