# RFK Jr urges measles vaccinations for children as US outbreak spreads

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., historically a vaccine critic, is now advising families to vaccinate children against measles amid a growing outbreak in the US. His reversal signals a significant public health stance change, potentially influencing vaccination rates and outbreak control.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/02/rfk-jr-measles-vaccination) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:28:43 GMT