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RFK Jr. accepts PA child died of measles, says Shapiro hastily ‘politicized’ death - The Hill

RFK Jr. accepts PA child died of measles, says Shapiro hastily ‘politicized’ death - The Hill

LifestyleBy Finya Swai9/5/20261 min read

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged Friday that measles caused the death of an infant in Pennsylvania, after previously questioning the state’s reporting of two measles-related deaths amid a growing outbreak. Kennedy pointed…

✨ Key Highlights

  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged Friday that measles was the cause of an infant's death in Pennsylvania, reversing his earlier questioning of the state's reporting.
  • Kennedy had previously cast doubt on Pennsylvania's account of two measles-related deaths connected to a growing outbreak in the state.
  • He accused Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro of hastily "politicizing" the child's death.
  • The exchange highlights ongoing tension between federal health leadership and state officials over how measles fatalities are reported and communicated to the public.
  • The deaths come amid a broader measles outbreak, raising concerns about the spread of the highly contagious disease.
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