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Shapiro and RFK Jr. clash over measles deaths

Original: 'Real-life consequences': Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro, RFK Jr. spar over measles-associated deaths

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have traded barbs over measles-associated deaths, with Shapiro warning of the 'real-life consequences' of vaccine misinformation. The public spat highlights the ongoing political divide over vaccination policy and public health messaging in the United States, as officials debate how to respond to measles outbreaks and declining immunisation rates.

Why now: A prominent governor and the US health secretary publicly feuding over measles and vaccines has reignited debate about public health leadership.

Josh ShapiroRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Pennsylvania

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• 'Real-life consequences': Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro, RFK Jr. spar over measles-associated deaths · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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