The Vaccines for Children program, which serves nearly half the nation’s youths, had been in limbo for almost a month, with doctors unable to obtain the shots.
Some viruses appear to vanish when outbreaks dissipate, only to emerge again. Scientists don’t always know which animals they lurk in — and how to stop them from spilling back over.
Missouri health officials warned on Monday about a possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium and nearby local businesses in St. Louis and the larger county.
The Florida Department of Health confirmed the state's first death this year from dengue fever as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise.
As the outbreak grows to more than 700 confirmed cases, the largest in the country, some people remain opposed to vaccines and others are rushing to get the shots.
Amid a deadly measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke yesterday to members of an anti-vaccine group he founded, telling them they have a “friend in the White House.” Kennedy was headlining a conference for Children’s Health Defense, an anti-vaccine advocacy organization he led for more than a decade. During his speech, Kennedy told attendees to be patient, saying he would have made big changes “on day one” but could not do so because of “procedures.” Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joins Morning Joe to discuss the measles outbreak in his state and more.
As the US records four measles-related deaths for the first time in decades, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is "looking into" the baseless "chemtrails" conspiracy theory — even though the Trump administration's own EPA has debunked it. CNN's Jake Tapper reports.
As Pennsylvania struggles to contain an ongoing measles outbreak, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro condemns Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for amplifying misinformation on vaccines and treatment. Shapiro calls Kennedy “unserious” and “deranged when it comes to these issues,” before telling Joe he believes the White House is aware “he is making people sicker.”