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RFK Jr.'s focus on vitamin A for measles worries health experts


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The measles outbreak in Texas has sparked debate over the use of vitamin A, with some health experts warning it may not be effective.


Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, has been promoting the use of vitamin A as a treatment for measles, a stance that has raised concerns among health experts. In a video, Kennedy suggested that vitamin A could prevent measles-related deaths, referencing a 1993 study from South Africa. However, experts like Dr. Paul Offit from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia argue that while vitamin A can reduce the severity of measles in children with deficiencies, it is not a cure or preventive measure for the disease. They emphasize that the measles vaccine remains the most effective way to prevent measles, highlighting the importance of vaccination over alternative treatments. Kennedy's comments have sparked worries that his influence might lead to vaccine hesitancy, potentially undermining public health efforts to control measles outbreaks.

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