Here’s why a 6-year-old deadly measles outbreak in Samoa came up in the RFK Jr. hearing
In 2019, a devastating measles outbreak erupted in Samoa. Eighty-three people, most of them children, died. Another 5,000 contracted the disease, many of which suffer long-term damage as a result. In total, around 3% of the small island’s population fell ill.
At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. refuses to say that vaccines don’t cause autism
During a sometimes contentious confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refused to confirm that he believes vaccines do not cause autism.
‘He’s a liar’: Governor responds to RFK Jr.’s testimony about role in deadly measles outbreak
Governor Josh Green (D-HI) joins CNN’s Erin Burnett to discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s testimony during his confirmation hearing to be President Donald Trump’s health and human services secretary about his role in the deadly measles outbreak in Samoa in 2019.
As RFK Jr. faces U.S. Senate, questions linger about a measles outbreak in Samoa, half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."
RFK Jr. claims he had "nothing to do" with Samoan measles outbreak, but record suggests otherwise
RFK Jr.'s testimony to senators clashed with past articles and letters he wrote concerning Samoan vaccine policy
2 cases of measles exposure confirmed in Snohomish County
The Snohomish County Health Department reported Tuesday that at least two people have been exposed to the measles virus.
At least two Snohomish County residents exposed to measles after confirmed case at SEA Airport
Health officials say people who were infected during the airport exposure would likely start seeing symptoms between Jan. 17 and Jan. 31.
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State confirms measles case in Alaskan who traveled overseas
The resident is undergoing treatment in Anchorage for the highly contagious virus. Meanwhile, state health officials are ...
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Gov. Green to travel to Washington, D.C.
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., will travel to Washington, D.C., this week to provide input regarding the nomination of Robert F.
Hawaii Governor, a Doctor, Blames Kennedy for Measles Deaths in Samoa
Gov. Josh Green battled a measles outbreak that killed 83 people, mostly children. President Trump wants Robert F. Kennedy, ...
How Trump and RFK Jr. Can Get America Vaccinated Again
Democrats undermined public trust during the pandemic. Republicans can now reassure Americans that vaccines save lives and ...
Health officials provide details of first measles case found in Lubbock after 21 years
Lubbock saw its first case of measles after 21 years, prompting health officials to advocate for the vaccine and safety. Here ...