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Jul 7, 2025 RFK Jr. promoted unproven vitamin supplements as measles treatments and requested CDC guidance on alternative remedies Corroborated Economic Structure
A health secretary's promotion of unproven treatments during an active measles outbreak risks delaying evidence-based medical care.
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- RFK Jr. promoted unproven supplements for measles treatment — HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoted over-the-counter vitamins and supplements, including Vitamin A and cod liver oil, as treatments for measles, despite neither being effective treatments. Kennedy also requested that the CDC develop new guidance for treating measles with drugs and vitamins, diverting resources from evidence-based interventions during an active outbreak.
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Week 25 – 2025-07-05–2025-07-11
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