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Kennedy Sparks Outrage with False Vaccine Claims Amid Measles Surge

5/23/2025

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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked outrage by insisting that the MMR vaccine includes "aborted fetus debris," a claim dismissed by the scientific community. His statements emerge during the most significant measles outbreak in 25 years, intensifying fears over vaccine hesitancy and its impact on public health.

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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked outrage by insisting that the MMR vaccine includes "aborted fetus debris," a claim dismissed by the scientific community. His statements emerge during the most significant measles outbreak in 25 years, intensifying fears over vaccine hesitancy and its impact on public health.