US Faces Measles Surge as RFK Jr. Blames Immigrants Amid Vaccine Policy Criticism
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Updated · Salon · Apr 22
US Faces Measles Surge as RFK Jr. Blames Immigrants Amid Vaccine Policy Criticism
52 articles · Updated · Salon · Apr 22
Measles cases in the US have surged in 2026, with over 1,600 cases reported in the first three months, threatening the country's elimination status.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced criticism for vaccine skepticism and reshaping key advisory panels, while blaming immigrants for the outbreaks.
Declining vaccination rates and public health missteps risk further outbreaks of preventable diseases, putting vulnerable populations and healthcare infrastructure under strain.
With vaccination rates falling, is the United States facing a permanent return of measles?
Could the billion-dollar economic cost of measles outbreaks force a change in U.S. policy?
How is the erosion of trust in health agencies impacting America's ability to fight disease?
As states create their own vaccine policies, what does this mean for national health security?
What are the real risks for vaccinated individuals when herd immunity disappears?
With an official podcast questioning vaccines, is science losing its role in public health?