RFK, Jr. falsely claims measles vaccine causes deaths

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently claimed that the measles vaccine causes deaths each year. Experts strongly disagree with this statement. They assert that the vaccine is safe for most people. Kennedy made these comments during an interview on March 11. He suggested that the vaccine can lead to serious illnesses similar to those caused by measles. He believes people should have the right to choose whether to receive it. Health professionals emphasize that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine has not been proven to cause fatalities in healthy individuals. Daniel Griffin, an infectious disease expert, states that while there may be adverse events from the vaccine, deaths are extremely rare. He notes that only individuals with weakened immune systems may face higher risks.