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RFK Jr.’s Incompetence Is Costing Kids’ Lives

Last updated: April 10, 2025 10:02 am
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As my daughter approaches her first birthday this month, I can’t help but look forward to the day when she will be eligible for her measles (MMR) vaccine. The recent measles outbreak, which has surpassed 600 cases nationwide and over 500 in the Texas Panhandle region, has me deeply concerned. Measles is a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious complications, especially in children, such as brain damage. Tragically, another child has recently succumbed to the disease, making it one of the deadliest outbreaks in decades.

In the midst of this crisis, one would expect our public health leaders to prioritize response and prevention efforts. However, under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken a different approach. The agency has undergone massive layoffs, with approximately 10,000 workers being let go. Senior officials, including Dr. Peter Marks, a top vaccine official at the FDA, have been forced out or resigned. The entire agency has been restructured, consolidating divisions and creating a new “Administration for a Healthy America.”

Unfortunately, these changes have had dire consequences. Critical programs such as the Diabetes Prevention Program, research on maternal and child health, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have been slashed. Additionally, billions of dollars in funding to state health programs have been cut, jeopardizing infectious disease tracking and other essential services.

Rather than prioritize evidence-based decision-making, RFK Jr. has continued to promote dangerous anti-vaxxer conspiracy theories. He has directed the CDC to study a supposed link between vaccines and autism, despite overwhelming evidence disproving such claims. Furthermore, the administration has suppressed the dissemination of scientific reports, preventing crucial information from reaching the public.

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In a time when clear, competent, evidence-based leadership is needed, RFK Jr. has only added to the chaos and confusion surrounding the measles outbreak. His actions have put lives at risk and undermined the trust in vaccines that is crucial for public health. As a parent myself, I understand the importance of accurate information from healthcare providers and public health experts in making decisions about my child’s health. RFK Jr.’s actions not only endanger lives but also erode the foundation of trust that is essential for protecting our communities.

It is imperative that we prioritize science, evidence, and the well-being of our children in the face of this crisis. The measles vaccine is safe and effective, and it is crucial that we support policies and programs that promote vaccination and protect public health. Our children deserve nothing less.

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