RFK Jr. responds to Shapiro over measles-related deaths
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shot back at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on social media after the governor blamed him and the Trump administration for playing a part in the measles outbreaks that led to two deaths in his state. Pennsylvania on Tuesday confirmed two deaths in unvaccinated people…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NBC News Health · Aug 26, 2026 at 8:18 AM ET
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RFK Jr. responds to Shapiro over measles-related deaths(opens original report in a new tab)NBC News HealthTier C
Health Officials Report 2 Measles-Related Deaths in Pennsylvania(opens original report in a new tab)Health officials say two people have died in Pennsylvania after being infected with measles. Both of the individuals from Lancaster County were unvaccinated. They are the first measles-related deaths in the United… — NBC News Health
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