Summary

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. falsely claimed measles severity is linked to poor nutrition and exercise, and suggested natural immunity could prevent cancer and heart disease.

Kennedy baselessly suggested malnutrition contributed to the Texas measles outbreak’s fatality, with nearly 200 infections, 23 hospitalizations, and one child death.

Despite acknowledging vaccine recommendations for unvaccinated communities, he claimed the CDC hasn’t quantified vaccine risks and promoted unproven measles treatments like cod oil and high-dose vitamins instead.

Kennedy falsely claimed natural immunity from diseases like measles protects against cancer and cardiac disease, and revealed attending “measles parties” as a child to deliberately contract the illness.