Summary
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.
“lies about” not “falsely claims”. He lies.
One is actual factual reporting, the other is editorializing.
I agree, calling it ‘falsely claims’ is editorializing.
Spouting misinformation because of willful ignorance counts as lying.
You’re correct about editorializing, but this would be considered disinformation.
Misinformation is incorrect information shared without intent to mislead. He is aware that this is false information, making this disinformation.
Updoot for pointing out the difference, which is important when intent is involved.
In this case I do think misinformation is the correct label for captain brainworms because the willful ignorance means he isn’t intending to mislead. He actually does believe in the incorrect information.
That’s fair. I was assuming he knew better, having access to the entire nation’s medical statistics and research, but you’re probably right.
He should lnow better, which is why his ignorance is willful. He chooses to refuse to believe the evidence.
both of these statements are truthful, one of them is just euphemistic.
I forget, where did the dumbest Kennedy get his medical degree?
He inherited from his grandfather Joseph “yeah just lobotomise my daughter before she embarrasses me further” Kennedy.
Brain damage is something of a family tradition isn’t it?
I think his brain worm was a Harvard med student.
Kennedy’s statements, seen as nods to anti-vaccine supporters
It seems like the thing it literally is. Funny how that works.
RFK keeps flip flopping on how effective he thinks vaccines are. It’s like the man wants to tell people to get vaccinated, but the worm wants people to think vitamin A is the solution.
I think it’s the opposite. He’s so far off his rocker that he’s being made to give the occasional “pro vaccine” statement. Like the apology that kids are forced to make at times.
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.
He just can’t resist the worm’s influence for long. I’m joking of course, he’s been shit on this for awhile. The brainworm didn’t change that.
Corporate News has Failed Catastrophically.
The whole reason this man was appointed was to be a constant diversion from the other mayhem being caused.
