RFK Jr. Stands Firm on Outlandish Claim: MMR Vaccine Contains 'Aborted Fetal Debris'

The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services has reinforced erroneous statements regarding the situation. measles , mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine contains “aborted fetus debris”.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is known for his doubts about vaccines, made these comments following an increase in the number of measles cases. Texas The outbreak exceeded 660 cases with dozens more reported in New Mexico.

During an interview broadcast live on NewsNation’s show on Wednesday, RFK Jr. was prompted to explain his comment about the MMR vaccine containing “a significant amount of aborted fetal tissue remnants.”

There are communities within our nation, such as the Mennonite groups in Texas, who have been disproportionately affected," he started, continuing with "they hold religious reservations about getting vaccinated" because they believe the MMR vaccine includes significant amounts of aborted fetal material and genetic components. As a result, these individuals choose not to receive it.

Healthcare workers swiftly countered the assertion after a snippet of the comments was posted on X.

Health campaigner and author Irwin Redlener, MD, stated: “What?!?! HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. claimed that MMR vaccines include 'aborted fetal tissue' as an explanation for why certain Mennonite groups reject vaccinations."

He is a disaster for public health, and I warn you now, his belligerent ignorance will lead to uncountable fatalities both locally and worldwide.

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that up until April 24, they had recorded 884 confirmed cases of measles spanning 25 states since the start of this year. This figure represents the second-highest yearly total in nearly twenty-five years. Additionally, three individuals have succumbed to the disease.

A single shot of the MMR vaccine offers protection levels at around 93% for measles, 72% for mumps, and 97% for rubella. Administering a second dose enhances the effectiveness against measles to about 97%, with an efficacy rate of approximately 86% against mumps.

Usually, the dosage is given in early childhood, and kids frequently receive the MMRV vaccine, safeguarding them from varicella, commonly referred to as chickenpox.

Experts have stated that low vaccination rates may stem from problems related to accessibility and poverty rather than doubts about the vaccine itself.

“Getting infected with a vaccine is scientifically impossible,” Dr. Tyler Evans, the ex-chief medical officer of New York City, stated. The Independent in a recent interview.

"In regions with low vaccination rates—including rural areas such as those inhabited by the Mennonite community—access remains limited for some residents. Rural settings often suffer from significant poverty and numerous barriers to healthcare access, which may be due to inadequate transportation options or a scarcity of nearby medical professionals—we refer to these situations as 'clinician deserts'—" remarked Tyler.

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