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“In the midst of the largest and deadliest measles outbreak in America in 35 years, RFK Jr. chose to spend his time today addressing the premier vaccine-denial conference in America,” Mr. Shapiro said in a social media post.
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In a social media post on September 17, 2026, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for addressing a "vaccine-denial conference" during a major measles outbreak.
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Josh Shapiro
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{
    "date": "2026-09-17",
    "person": "Josh Shapiro",
    "source_type": "Social media post"
}
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Health Politics
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September 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Kennedy Assures Vaccine Skeptics That They Have a ‘Friend at the White House’
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/health/kennedy-vaccines-childrens-health-defense.html

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference featuring vaccine misinformation, assuring an anti-vaccine nonprofit he founded that they had a 'friend at the White House.' His remarks came amidst rising measles cases and criticism from officials.

Vaccines Misinformation Public Health Measles Outbreak Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Children's Health Defense Politics

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