Breaking: RFK Jr. says vaccines are 'most effective way' to prevent measles, in most direct remarks yet

The statement came during the HHS secretary's trip to Texas for the funeral of a second U.S. child to die in an outbreak there.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   'Most effective way' to prevent measles is vaccination, RFK Jr. says, in most direct remarks yet By Daniel Payne Pool via AP Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Sunday that "the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine," his most direct statement yet on the issue, following the death of a second child of the condition in the outbreak in West Texas.    Kennedy, who has long described the vaccine as dangerous, has largely avoided endorsing its use since the start of the outbreak, and he stopped short of explicitly saying he "recommended" it in his latest remarks, as public health officials have called on him to do. READ MORE Sign up for Daily Recap All the health and medical news you need today, in one email. Get the newsletter in your inbox. In Case You Missed It 1   Second child with measles dies in Texas, prompting RFK Jr. visit By Associated Press 2   After RFK Jr.'s 'radical transparency' pledge, HHS shutters much of its communications, FOIA operations By Elaine Chen, Lizzy Lawrence, and Isabella Cueto 3   Federal judge issues permanent injunction on Trump cuts to research overhead payments By Jonathan Wosen 4   CDC's top laboratory on sexually transmitted diseases is shut by Trump administration By Helen Branswell Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us