Growing measles outbreaks across the United States have intensified scrutiny of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with Democratic lawmakers questioning his public health leadership. Critics argue his controversial positions on vaccination policies may be contributing to declining immunization rates and resurgent infectious diseases. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between government health officials and prominent figures skeptical of mainstream medical recommendations, raising concerns about preventable disease transmission.

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