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RFK Jr Urges Parents To Vaccinate Children Against Measles. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has urged parents to vaccinate their children against measles as the country experiences its largest outbreak in more than three decades. The U.S. has recorded 2,371 confirmed measles cases this year, surpassing last year's total and marking the highest annual figure since 1991. Kennedy told CNN that parents should vaccinate their children, saying the measles vaccine is about 97% effective and also endorsed the combined MMR vaccine. His comments marked a sharp contrast with his long history of questioning vaccine safety and effectiveness before becoming health secretary. Despite the growing outbreak, Kennedy rejected suggestions that his past vaccine skepticism had contributed to the rise in measles cases. Health officials have recorded 37 measles outbreaks this year, putting the U.S. at risk of losing its measles elimination status.
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