Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is advocating for vitamin A use in addressing a measles outbreak in Texas, which has sparked worries among public health experts. Critics argue that while vitamin A may aid patients with measles post-infection, it is not a substitute for vaccination. The CDC has supported vitamin A administration for those with measles, but health professionals emphasize the risks of diverting attention from vaccination. Experts warn that reliance on vitamin A over immunization is dangerous, potentially putting children at higher risk of severe complications.
"It is also our responsibility to provide up-to-date guidance on available therapeutic medications. ... CDC has recently updated their recommendation supporting administration of vitamin A under the supervision of a physician..."
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