Shapiro blames RFK Jr. for vaccine distrust in measles
By The BriefBrief
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:Reported 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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