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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claims measles vaccine protection 'wanes very quickly' (www.nbcnews.com)

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed measles vaccine protection “wanes very quickly” and questioned its safety, despite urging vaccinations.

Experts criticized Kennedy’s misinformation, noting two MMR doses provide lifelong immunity and that vaccines are rigorously tested and monitored.

The U.S. faces its largest measles outbreak since 2019, with 668 cases and three deaths.

Kennedy’s statements, seen as nods to anti-vaccine supporters, raise fears the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

So many people are buying his shit that somehow being vaccinated is less effective against getting sick and surviving... new vaccines are always needed because strains keep evolving.

Also getting sick fucking sucks. It sucks hard. Getting a vaccine just makes things a hell of a lot better.