Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while publicly supporting the MMR vaccine, privately expressed doubts about its safety to families affected by the Texas measles outbreak. This discrepancy was highlighted by Peter Hildebrand, whose daughter died from measles, who reported Kennedy's comments questioning vaccine content.
The article presents conflicting accounts surrounding the deaths. While public health officials attribute the deaths to the measles outbreak, some, including Hildebrand, blame medical professionals for inadequate treatment, pointing to the lack of budesonide, a steroid Kennedy has promoted. This narrative is contrasted by the views of experts like Michael Mina, who state budesonide is not a standard measles treatment.
Kennedy's actions are interpreted differently depending on the perspective: some see it as genuine compassion and grief, others see it as politically motivated, while supporters interpret his actions strategically, using the poker analogy.
The article touches upon the spread of misinformation surrounding both the deaths and the vaccine's efficacy, notably mentioning Robert Malone's claims regarding pre-existing conditions and the lack of proper antibiotic treatment.