Kennedy spreads vaccine misinformation as measles deaths spark heated call with Pennsylvania governor

After Pennsylvania health officials reported two deaths among unvaccinated individuals from measles, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. phoned Governor Josh Shapiro to discuss federal assistance.

The conversation turned confrontational, with Shapiro accusing Kennedy’s past vaccine skepticism of harming communities and contributing to the outbreak.

Kennedy has previously questioned the safety and effectiveness of the combined measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and continues to send mixed messages about its importance.

Health officials warn that spreading misinformation can have real-world consequences, as illustrated by the recent measles fatalities.