RFK Jr. accepts Pa. child died of measles, says Shapiro hastily 'politicized' death
Pennsylvania's governor said RFK Jr. was responsible for measles deaths in the state. RFK Jr. acknowledged a child died of measles but said the governor was using the death for political purposes. The child had a rare genetic condition that made serious infections more likely.
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3 sourcesPediatrician says RFK Jr. sowing doubt about measles-associated deaths
What to know about the dispute between RFK Jr. and Gov. Shapiro over 'measles-associated deaths'
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RFK Jr. accepts Pennsylvania child died of measles, says Shapiro hastily 'politicized' death
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