RFK Jr. Criticized for U.S. Measles Outbreak Management Amid Declining Vaccination Rates
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed that the U.S. is managing measles outbreaks better than any other country. However, public health experts have criticized his approach, noting that vaccination rates have been declining, contributing to the largest surge in measles cases since 1991. Kennedy has been reluctant to promote vaccinations, casting doubt on their safety and suggesting untested remedies. The U.S. is at risk of losing its measles elimination status, with vaccination rates dropping from 95.2% in the 2019-20 school year to 92.5% in 2024-25. The global measles situation is worsening, with significant outbreaks in countries like Bangladesh, Mexico, and Canada. 
