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RFK Jr finally admits that measles was the cause of infant’s death in Pennsylvania
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initially questioned reports that measles caused two infant deaths in Pennsylvania but has now confirmed one death was due to measles, involving a six-week-old Amish girl with a rare genetic disorder.
- The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported two measles-associated deaths in Lancaster County, both unvaccinated infants, marking the first such deaths in the state in 35 years amid a nationwide measles surge.
- Lancaster County Coroner Stephen Diamantoni confirmed the Amish girl died from measles, while the other infant, a newborn male who tested positive for measles, died from a ruptured spleen unrelated to measles.
- Kennedy criticized Governor Shapiro and the media for premature announcements and defended the CDC's cautious approach to reporting deaths, emphasizing ongoing updates as more information emerges.
- Public health officials continue to urge vaccination as the best protection against measles, which is highly contagious and can be fatal, especially for young children and those with underlying health conditions.
