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RFK Jr. pushes measles vaccine and blames Fauci's COVID-19 handling
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Emily R. Condon USA Today Network , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The newspaper has reported on Kennedy's encouragement for Americans to get vaccinated, as well as his views on the role of COVID-19 lockdowns in the measles outbreak.
A record-breaking measles outbreak has prompted a response from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He is urging Americans to get vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, particularly as the back-to-school season approaches.
Kennedy's statement comes as measles cases continue to rise. He attributes the increase in cases to COVID-19 lockdowns, suggesting a link between the two. Further details on Kennedy's comments and the measles outbreak are available from the Waco Tribune-Herald.
The newspaper has reported on Kennedy's encouragement for Americans to get vaccinated, as well as his views on the role of COVID-19 lockdowns in the measles outbreak.
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Category: schools Published: August 3, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A record-breaking measles outbreak has prompted a response from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He is urging Americans to get vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, particularly as the back-to-school season…
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