RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.

RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.

Measles: Your questions answered

State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

US childhood vaccinations drop, TX child dies amid measles outbreak

Officials confirmed an unvaccinated child died from measles in Texas - where cases of the virus are surging. This information comes as there is a drop in childhood vaccinations in the United States. Candace DeMatteis with The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease joins Good Day Seattle to discuss vaccinations.