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Unvaccinated Texas Kids Face Measles Crisis Amid Misguided Treatment

3/26/2025

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Unvaccinated children in Texas are facing serious complications from measles, exacerbated by the misuse of Vitamin A, a treatment endorsed by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Medical experts caution that this approach can lead to liver damage and toxicity. With the MMR vaccine proving 97% effective, ongoing skepticism is resulting in tragic health outcomes, including a child's death.

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Unvaccinated children in Texas are facing serious complications from measles, exacerbated by the misuse of Vitamin A, a treatment endorsed by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Medical experts caution that this approach can lead to liver damage and toxicity. With the MMR vaccine proving 97% effective, ongoing skepticism is resulting in tragic health outcomes, including a child's death.