Texas child dies in measles outbreak; first U.S. fatality in years

“RFK Jr has repeatedly and falsely linked the MMR vaccine to autism, a claim thoroughly debunked by scientific research.”

I’m sorry for the poor child to have died because their parents were ignorant and/or stupid.

Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s spreading of false information is partly responsible for the death of the young child.

An unvaccinated child in Texas has died from measles, authorities said Wednesday, marking the first U.S. fatality from the highly contagious virus in nearly a decade and sparking renewed fears of its resurgence.

There should be actual consequences for people who push antivaxx lies, but unfortunately there will never be.

Stupid is as stupid does

Addressing reporters during a meeting of President Donald Trump's cabinet, Kennedy said: "There are two people who have died," but provided no further details. He also downplayed the situation, stating, "It's not unusual. You have measles outbreaks every year."

But not at this size. And no deaths