Vaccine Misinformation Archives

May 9, 2025
International
World

Measles roars back in the US, topping 1,000 cases | World News

Measles roars back in the US, topping 1,000 cases (Photo: AP) The United States’ measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases with three deaths so far, state and local data showed Friday, marking a stark resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease that the nation once declared eliminated.The surge comes as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. […]

April 12, 2025
International
World

Kennedy Jr reignites vaccine-autism debate with new study, medical experts warn of public health risks

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has launched a new study to investigate what he calls the autism “epidemic”, but the move has alarmed many in the medical community. They say the effort could promote long-debunked claims linking vaccines to autism—claims Kennedy has repeatedly pushed in the past. Speaking on Thursday, Kennedy said the […]