robert f. kennedy jr measles

vitamin A, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and measles

Instead of vaccines, RFK Jr. focuses on unconventional measles treatments, driving worries about misinformation

As a measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, the response from US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has leaned heavily on treatment with vitamin A, as well as “good results” from the use of the steroid budesonide,

INSIDER on MSN · 13h

RFK Jr. says vitamin A could help treat measles. Here's what doctors think.

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrote in an op-ed that vitamin A could help against measles. Doctors explain why it's no substitute for vaccines.

The Boston Globe · 12h

RFK Jr.’s focus on vitamin A for measles worries health experts

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s focus on vitamin A use to combat a growing measles outbreak in Texas is raising concerns among public health experts, who fear he is sending the wrong message about preventing the highly contagious disease.

Cod Liver Oil, Measles and Kennedy Embraces Remedies

The New York Times · 1d

As Measles Spreads, Kennedy Embraces Remedies Like Cod Liver Oil

In an interview, the H.H.S. secretary claimed that unconventional treatments were helping patients but described vaccination as a personal choice.

Le Monde · 8h

US measles epidemic: Vaccine or cod liver oil, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leaves everyone free to choose

Known for his anti-vaccination stance, the new US Secretary of Health is facing his first challenge: Curbing the mainly Texas-based measles epidemic which has been encouraged by low vaccination coverage.

Ars Technica · 1d

Cod liver oil embraced amid Texas measles outbreak; doctors fight misinfo

In particular, he highlighted that vitamin A can be used as a treatment for severe measles cases— only when it is administered carefully by a doctor. But, Kennedy's emphasis has spurred a general embrace of vitamin A and cod liver oil (which is rich in vitamin A,

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who oversees the health of more than 340 million Americans, says vitamin A can prevent the worst ...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said two died in measles outbreak. His agency says it was only one.

Robert F. Kennedy, in his first comments on measles as the new Trump health secretary, says the outbreak is not unusual. 'We ...

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Kennedy’s push for vitamins in response to measles outbreak worries physicians

Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s rhetoric on Texas’s measles outbreak is concerning physicians, who fear his public guidance is misguided and verges on being dangerous as ...

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Measles crisis in Texas: ‘Vaccines protect children,’ says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in rare pro-vaccine message to parents

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted the rapid spread of measles in Texas, particularly among unvaccinated children. He urged ...

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As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities

As a measles outbreak in Texas has grown to nearly 150 cases, US Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in ...

Federal Officials Underplaying Measles Vaccination, Experts Say

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described the outbreak in West Texas last week as a “top priority.” But he did not explicitly encourage ...

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