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Kennedy Calls Shapiro After Pennsylvania Measles Deaths

8/27/2026

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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to offer assistance after two measles deaths.
Senate health leader Bill Cassidy urged vaccinations, saying no one should die from measles in 2026.
Kennedy shared a link to anti-vaccine site The HighWire and accused Shapiro of gaslighting.
Kennedy urged measles vaccination at a Tampa health event.
Kennedy said the CDC is investigating the measles deaths.

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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to offer assistance after two measles deaths.
Senate health leader Bill Cassidy urged vaccinations, saying no one should die from measles in 2026.
Kennedy shared a link to anti-vaccine site The HighWire and accused Shapiro of gaslighting.
Kennedy urged measles vaccination at a Tampa health event.
Kennedy said the CDC is investigating the measles deaths.