How RFK Jr. Falsely Denied His Connection to a Deadly Measles …
Jul 2, 2024 · Appearing in Shot in the Arm, a 2023 documentary about vaccine opposition, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked about the deadly measles outbreak that occurred in Samoa in 2019 and claimed the...
Measles outbreak spurred by anti-vaxxers shuts down Samoan government
Dec 2, 2019 · Most notably, the deaths were picked up by the Children’s Health Defense, run by the prominent anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As The Washington Post noted, Kennedy’s organization...
I’ll Never Forget What Kennedy Did During Samoa’s Measles …
Nov 25, 2024 · In November 2019, when an epidemic of measles was killing children and babies in Samoa, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — who in recent days became Donald Trump’s pick to lead the department of...
FactChecking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - FactCheck.org
Aug 9, 2023 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is no stranger to FactCheck.org. He is a prominent anti-vaccine advocate who has been on our radar for years, primarily as the founder of Children’s Health Defense, a ...
Takeaways from AP's reporting on who gets hurt by RFK Jr.'s anti ...
Oct 19, 2023 · Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spent years using his famous name to disseminate false information about vaccines and other topics in a time when spreading conspiracy theories has become a powerful way to grow a constituency.
Hawaii Gov: RFK Jr.'s Anti-Vax Misinformation Left Dozens Of Kids …
Jan 8, 2025 · WASHINGTON — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) on Wednesday warned senators not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next health and human services secretary, sharing a dark story about Kennedy fueling an anti-vaccine misinformation campaign that Green said led to dozens of children dying in Samoa amid a measles outbreak.
Doctor warns about RFK Jr., citing measles deaths in Samoa - CNN
Nov 15, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health & Human Services Secretary. Gov. Josh Green (D-HI), a physician, explains why he believes it’s the “worst possible”...
The perils of RFK Junior's anti-vaccine leadership for public health
Jan 11, 2025 · With global measles cases surging more than 20% in a year, the spectre of an anti-vaccine leader like Robert F Kennedy Junior at the helm of US health policy has alarmed public health experts. Kennedy, a well-known vaccine sceptic, has long promoted dangerous misconceptions about vaccines, and his influence could worsen an already dire situation.
Deadly measles outbreak hits children in Samoa after anti-vaccine …
Nov 26, 2019 · Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a nephew of President John F. Kennedy, visited the country in June, appearing next to officials at Samoan independence celebrations.
Global health experts sound alarm over RFK Jr., citing Samoa …
Nov 15, 2024 · Health officials around the world are alarmed over the likely impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a longtime vaccine skeptic who was tapped for the health secretary role this week — on global...