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RFK Jr. Makes Disturbing Claims Linking Measles To Poor Diet And Exercise


Published on 2025-03-10 22:03:11 - HuffPost
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  • He also baselessly claimed that natural immunity from measles and other diseases could protect people from cancer and cardiac disease.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, has made controversial claims suggesting that measles, a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease, could be mitigated by diet and exercise rather than vaccination. In a video that resurfaced, Kennedy argued that measles, when contracted in the 1960s, was not considered a dangerous illness, and he implied that modern children's health issues stem from poor diet and lack of exercise rather than the absence of vaccination. He further stated that measles helps in building the immune system, a claim that contradicts established medical science which shows that measles can lead to severe complications like pneumonia, encephalitis, and even death. His remarks have drawn criticism from health experts who emphasize the importance of vaccination in preventing measles outbreaks and the severe health risks associated with the disease.

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