Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly endorsed the MMR vaccine as a necessary measure to combat measles, especially following a deadly outbreak in Texas. His statement aligns with scientific consensus on the vaccine's efficacy, which is over 90% for a single dose. Despite this, the endorsement sparked anger among anti-vaccine activists. Kennedy also urged the CDC to supply vaccines to pharmacies in Texas, highlighting the severe implications of recent measles fatalities. Experts, including Dr. Paul Offit and Dr. Kathryn Edwards, supported Kennedy's message, emphasizing the importance of vaccination in preventing illness.
"The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine," Kennedy said following a tragic measles outbreak in Texas, causing public concern.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, only 2% of measles cases involved vaccinated individuals, underscoring the vaccine's effectiveness amidst rising fatalities.
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