NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya says "I trust the science" on childhood vaccines amid measles outbreak
The NIH Director has publicly endorsed childhood vaccines amid a measles outbreak in the US.
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The obvious questions
What is the current status of the measles outbreak in the US?
The CDC has added nearly 100 new cases to the expanding measles outbreak in the US.
Who has publicly endorsed childhood vaccines amid the outbreak?
The NIH Director, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have both publicly endorsed childhood vaccines.
Which regions are affected by the measles outbreak?
The measles outbreak is affecting communities across the US, with Utah seeing a significant increase in cases.
The story so far
The US measles outbreak has grown by nearly 100 cases. The CDC has added the new cases to the expanding outbreak. Jay Bhattacharya, has publicly stated his trust in the science behind childhood vaccines.
Kennedy Jr. has also urged US families to vaccinate their children against measles. The measles outbreak is affecting communities across the US. Utah has seen a significant increase in measles cases.
The public health community is watching to see if the endorsements from Dr. Bhattacharya and RFK Jr. will influence vaccination rates.
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The reporting (7)
- Parents urged to vaccinate children against measles after outbreak in Kentucky Kentucky Lantern · 1d ago
- Record U.S. measles outbreak: What Tennessee families should know before school starts Knoxville News Sentinel · 1d ago
- tim shaughnessy.jpg WDRB · 1d ago
- Letter: Measles is on a rampage in Utah. Choosing to vaccinate is an act of kindness. The Salt Lake Tribune · 1d ago
- RFK Jr tells US families to vaccinate children against measles amid outbreak The Guardian · 1d ago
- CDC adds almost 100 new cases to expanding US measles outbreak CIDRAP · 1d ago
- NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya says "I trust the science" on childhood vaccines amid measles outbreak CBS News · 1d ago
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