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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the measles response in Texas and the U.S., saying it's a "model for the rest of the world." But the comparison to Europe is an unfair one.
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505 measles cases have been reported in Texas as of April 8th, including two deaths.

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RFK Jr. praises measles response in Texas, US by making comparison to Europe
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the measles response in Texas and the U.S., saying it's a "model for the rest of the world." But the comparison to Europe is an unfair one.
RFK Jr. after Texas visit: MMR vaccine 'most effective' way to prevent measles spread
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Gaines County, Texas, to console the families whose young children have died.
What RFK Jr. Told Grieving Texas Families About the Measles Vaccine
Kennedy Jr. met with the families of two girls who had died from measles in West Texas—and raised doubts about the safety of vaccines. “He said, ‘You don’t know what’s in the vaccine anymore,’” Peter Hildebrand,
Full West Texas Measles Cases
Texas as of April 8th, including two deaths. While Tom Green County has no cases, the health department has warned of potential exposure, and local doctors are preparing for possible spread.
How long will the US measles outbreak last?
A public health official in Texas recently warned that the state's ongoing measles outbreak could last a year. Why are cases expected to keep rising?
Push for Texas to weaken vaccine mandates persists as measles surge
Much of the outbreak is concentrated in the districts of Texas House leaders, including Speaker Dustin Burrows. The crisis appears to have done little to change support for “vaccine choice.”
Ohio measles cases rise to 20. Here's what to know about outbreaks around the US
A measles outbreak in Knox County, Ohio, grew to 14 cases this week, with the state's overall count in double digits across four counties. The U.S. has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024,
El Paso confirms two measles cases, patients include two unvaccinated children
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Two cases of measles have been confirmed in El Paso. According to the William Beaumont Army Medical Center, a patient has tested positive for the measles after being tested at the Mendoza clinic on Friday.
4 dangerous measles myths to know as U.S. cases rise
As measles cases rise across the United States, misinformation about the life-threatening infection can put people at risk. Nationwide, cases have surpassed 600, with infections confirmed in 21 states.
Ousted FDA vaccine chief says U.S. measles elimination status under threat as cases climb
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “tepid endorsement” of measles vaccination puts the U.S. at risk of losing its elimination status of the disease as early as January, the Food and Drug Administration’s former top vaccine regulator said Tuesday.
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Response to multistate measles outbreak hampered by unique set of challenges
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is on the ground in Texas for the second time this year, as an ongoing multistate measles outbreak centered in the western part of the state has grown to one of the worst the country has seen in decades.
Indiana reports first measles case of the year
The Indiana Department of Health reported the first case of measles in the state of 2025. The person was only identified as an unvaccinated minor in Allen County, Indiana. The child is expected to recover. State and public health officials are working to confirm any additional cases.
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