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Shapiro blames RFK Jr. for vaccine distrust in measles
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 27, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Summary: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro blamed U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for sowing distrust in vaccines as the state faces a widening measles outbreak. The outbreak has killed two people and infected hundreds, prompting Shapiro’s criticism of Kennedy’s role.
WHO: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
WHAT: Shapiro blamed U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for sowing distrust in vaccines amid a widening measles outbreak in Pennsylvania.
WHEN: Aug 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
WHERE: Pennsylvania
WHY: Shapiro was reacting to the widening measles outbreak, including deaths and hundreds of infections, and attributing vaccine distrust to Kennedy’s influence.
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