RFK Jr. responds to measles outbreak with vitamin A

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government plans to combat the Texas measles outbreak by shipping doses of vitamin A to Gaines County.

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March 5, 2025 - 2:24 PM

RFK, Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, has eliminated the positions of some 10,000 health workers. Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images/TNS

HOUSTON, TEXAS — Harris County officials outlined a plan to boost vaccination rates for measles and trace any potential cases in Houston — as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the federal government plans to combat the outbreak by shipping doses of vitamin A to Gaines County.

County officials announced on Tuesday they are testing for measles by monitoring 36 wastewater treatment facilities and 48 manholes. They also plan to start monitoring schools with low vaccination rates, nursing homes and more. Health officials also noted additional vaccination efforts and encouraged residents…

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