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Measles Surge: 884 Cases, 3 Deaths, Vaccination Debate Rages

4/27/2025

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Measles cases in the U.S. have skyrocketed to 884, with Texas bearing the brunt at 646 cases and three tragic deaths, including two children. Amidst this crisis, RFK Jr. promotes natural immunity over vaccination, despite research showing that over 99% of the population is safer with vaccines, and only 2% of those infected were vaccinated.

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Measles cases in the U.S. have skyrocketed to 884, with Texas bearing the brunt at 646 cases and three tragic deaths, including two children. Amidst this crisis, RFK Jr. promotes natural immunity over vaccination, despite research showing that over 99% of the population is safer with vaccines, and only 2% of those infected were vaccinated.