In an interview, the H.H.S. secretary claimed that unconventional treatments were helping patients but did not mention vaccination.
Kennedy wrote in an opinion piece published Sunday on Fox News Digital that parents should consult with physicians about the MMR vaccine.
Robert F. Kennedy, in his first comments on measles as the new Trump health secretary, says the outbreak is not unusual. 'We have measles outbreaks every year.'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted the rapid spread of measles in Texas, particularly among unvaccinated children. He urged parents to consult healthcare providers about the MMR vaccine. Kennedy praised healthcare workers and called for collective action to prevent future outbreaks.
As cases of measles keep rising in Texas, some doctors call Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s response a "wink and nod" to anti-vaccine groups.