As RFK Jr. faces U.S. Senate, questions linger about a measles outbreak in Samoa, half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."
Here’s why a 6-year-old deadly measles outbreak in Samoa came up in the RFK Jr. hearing
In 2018, improperly prepared vaccines — after nurses mixed doses with muscle relaxants instead of water — led to the deaths of two Samoan children. The incident sparked widespread mistrust in the vaccine program, including from Samoa’s prime minister, who suspended MMR immunizations altogether.
RFK Jr. claims he had "nothing to do" with Samoan measles outbreak, but record suggests otherwise
RFK Jr.'s testimony to senators clashed with past articles and letters he wrote concerning Samoan vaccine policy
Samoa was facing a measles vaccine crisis. Then RFK Jr. swooped in.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for health secretary, sought to use Samoa’s measles vaccine pause as a "natural experiment" months before a deadly outbreak.
Questions about deadly Samoan measles outbreak raised as Kennedy faces US Senate
Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the department of Health has been accused or promoting mistrust of vaccines.
Hawaii Governor Calls Out RFK Jr.’s ‘Bulls--t’ on Deadly Samoa Measles Outbreak
Hawaii Governor Josh Green had a scathing rebuttal to claims made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s during his confirmation hearing Wednesday regarding a 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa. “He’s a liar, and it’s bulls--t,
Hawaii governor, a doctor, blames Kennedy for measles deaths in Samoa
Kennedy’s confirmation hearings are Wednesday and Thursday before two Senate committees, which will then vote on if his nomination advances to the full Senate.
RFK Jr. caused Samoa measles deaths, says Hawaii Gov.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D), who is also a doctor, says RFK Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health, contributed to a measles outbreak in Samoa.
Robert F Kennedy Jnr’s measles outbreak comment ‘a complete lie’, says Samoa health chief
Samoa’s director general of health says Robert F. Kennedy Jnr’s comments in the United States Senate about the 2019 measles ...
Cheryl Hines happily joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his infamous Samoa visit
The ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ star supported her husband at his grueling confirmation hearing Wednesday, just as she supported him during their 2019 trip to Samoa, where his meetings with ...
‘He’s a liar.’ Green outraged after Kennedy denies role in Samoa measles outbreak
During his confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied Gov. Josh Green’s allegation that he caused many deaths in ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Grilled on Vaccines and Insurance in Contentious Hearing
RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his ...
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