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RFK Jr. responds to Shapiro over measles-related deaths

Two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania have sparked a public dispute between RFK Jr. and Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro.

By · Published August 31, 2026  08:52 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026  01:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania have sparked a public dispute between RFK Jr. and Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro.
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Two infants have died in Pennsylvania amid a measles outbreak. The deaths have been attributed to measles, but RFK Jr. has publicly questioned the cause of death and the transparency of the investigation. The dispute began when RFK Jr. posted vaccine misinformation on social media, accusing Shapiro of secrecy. The governor's office has since released details about the deaths, asserting that measles did contribute to the infants' deaths.

The coroner of Lancaster County has stated that measles did not contribute to the death of one of the newborns, who died from a ruptured spleen. The state has confirmed that the other infant was one of the two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania. RFK Jr. has also blamed President Biden for a decline in measles vaccination rates. Contact tracing and notifications continue for those possibly exposed to measles at UPMC Children’s Hospital.

The dispute has raised questions about the transparency of the investigation and the role of vaccine misinformation in public health crises. The exact cause of death for the second infant has not been specified. The extent of the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania and the effectiveness of contact tracing efforts are also unknown.

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What caused the deaths of the two infants in Pennsylvania?

According to the governor's office, measles contributed to the deaths. However, the coroner of Lancaster County stated that measles did not contribute to the death of one of the newborns, who died from a ruptured spleen. The exact cause of death for the second infant has not been specified.

What is RFK Jr.'s role in this dispute?

RFK Jr. has publicly questioned the cause of death and the transparency of the investigation, posting vaccine misinformation on social media and accusing Shapiro of secrecy.

What is the current status of the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania?

Contact tracing and notifications continue for those possibly exposed to measles at UPMC Children’s Hospital. The extent of the outbreak and the effectiveness of contact tracing efforts are unknown.

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