HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly endorsed the measles vaccine despite his long history of opposing it. His recent statements supporting the MMR vaccine contrast sharply with past lawsuits against vaccine mandates and claims that the vaccine is dangerous. Critics view his endorsement as a betrayal, while Kennedy maintains that vaccination should be a personal choice, not mandated by the government. He also highlights the need for research into autism causes, including investigating potential links to vaccines, environmental factors, and other influences. This follows a measles outbreak that has killed three and infected over 600 in the US, all unvaccinated.

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