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Shots against measles should be optional.
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Shots against measles should be optional
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{ "date": "Feb. 9, 2026", "topic": "measles shots", "source": "The New York Times" } - Subject Tags
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:43 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:43 PM (6 months ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/well/dr-mehmet-oz-measles-vaccine.html
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services director, urged Americans to get vaccinated against measles due to a large outbreak in South Carolina. His comments contrast with those of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has expressed contradictory views on vaccine safety. The article discusses the ongoing measles outbreak and the risk of losing elimination status.
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