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Pennsylvania measles deaths ignite clash over RFK Jr.'s vaccination claims

NPR | By Selena Simmons-Duffin,
Scott Simon
Published August 29, 2026 at 4:40 AM PDT

Two deaths associated with the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania prompted messaging from the health secretary that both encouraged and undermined vaccinations.

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Selena Simmons-Duffin
Selena Simmons-Duffin reports on health policy for NPR.
Scott Simon
Scott Simon is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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